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Vol. 8 No. 42 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of August 26, 2008 Briefly

Permanent markers

Probably one of the nicest evening attractions in Aurora is about to get better. For the last several years, Aurora Legion members have placed candles on headstones of people buried in the Aurora Cemetery, who served in the armed forces. It’s a spectacular sight and this year, it will happen Saturday, Sept. 20, followed by a graveside service the next day. However, in addition to the candlelight ceremony, the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary, headed up by Jean Anderson, will place permanent three-inch markers on the foundation or the side of all affected memorial stones. Some 350 markers have been ordered and are expected to be in place for this year’s ceremony. Some estate representatives may not wish to have the markers permanently installed on gravestones. If that’s the case, they have until Saturday, Sept. 13, to make their feelings known, in writing, to the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary. New blog

On the Internet these days is a new blog, dealing with the Town of Aurora. It allows people to visit and present their thoughts - anonymously if they wish - about any happening in Aurora. A crowd, at times believed to top the 3,000 mark, jammed into the Town Park Wednesday Subject matter is limitless...politics, sports, community events, you evening to be entertained by Elvis Presley impersonator Roy LeBlanc. The award-winning name it and you can write about it. impersonator wowed the crowd and even passed out a scarf to screaming fans, many of You can find it at www.auroracitizen.blogspot.com. whom believed Roy was the real thing, including Little Elvis - Aurora’s Nick Barnes (inset). If you wish your comments to appear in The Auroran, that can The Wednesday Concert in the Park, sponsored by the Town of Aurora, was the last of the sea- happen, too. The blog will also feature a question each week dealing with issues son, but if crowds matter, it’s obvious this entertainer will be back next year. surrounding Aurora. Auroran photos by David Falconer This week, the question asks if you like the size of the town. Results of the question will be published each week in The Auroran. If you don’t get the paper on a weekly basis, you can find every issue on the internet at www.auroran.com. Long-time cable shows Terry Fox Run

Once again, Aurora will participate in the Ontario Terry Fox Registered Run. come to end of the line Aurora will be one of 230 runs in Ontario that will be a part of the 28th annual Terry Fox Run Sunday, Sept. 14. It was with sorrow and deep Cable Internet by Rogers Cable, accordingly. Last year, provincial runs raised $11.8 million that went to cancer regret that Dick Illingworth, host of he was invited by Rogers officials Sportsbeat, another local show, research. “Our Town”, one of the longest con- to carry on the program with slight has also been cancelled. Hank Van Bakel is in charge of the Aurora run, that will begin at the tinuous Aurora Cable TV modifications so not to conflict with It had run for 26 years with Sheppard’s Bush soccer field on Industrial Parkway South. programs, was going off the air other programs and to include Aurora Cable. The Run will begin at 10 a.m. The site is wheelchair, rollerblade, and bicycle accessible. after 28 years. Newmarket, which he accepted. Co-host Lowell McClenny said For further information, call Mr. Van Bakel at 905-822-4120 or e-mail He had to cancel a few shows However, while his mind was he learned of the show’s cancella- him at [email protected]. during recent stays at Southlake willing, his body was weak and on tion from a phone message he In addition to the standard 10 kilometre run, there will also be five and Regional Health Clinic but looked second thought he decided he received when he returned from a two kilometre runs. forward to resuming the program in just didn't have the energy needed goodwill tour in Newfoundland with September. to carry on the weekly show the York Regional Police Male With the takeover of Aurora and advised Rogers officials Please see page 18

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CONTINUING Services Department. Twelve names will be drawn and the selected artists are Town Hall to inform residents about new electricity solutions for Northern York Region. Free Adult Bereavement Support Group starts again Thursday, Sept. 11, at 33 invited to have a one-month art show in the Skylight Gallery. For further information SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Mosley Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. Fred Bullen has given the use of Aurora Lions Club contact Shelley Ware, Aurora’s Special Events Coordinator. Magna Wild West Hoedown celebrates its 21st anniversary at the Magna prop- and Brent Forrester of Thompson Funneral Home will provide the administrative cost TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 erty on Wellington Street East. This year the Hoedown will assist 15 local agencies. so this seven-week group is free to the community. Contact 416-200-5665 or maries- Aurora council meets at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of the Town Hall. For more information call the Hoedown Hotline at 1-800-872-5803. [email protected] to reserve. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 **** Aurora's Probus Club resumes meetings after the summer break at 10 a.m. at The Aurora/Newmarket Superwalk for Parkinson's Disease takes place at Fairy Aurora Opera Company Children’s Chorus (AOCCC) is a new treble voice choir the Aurora Legion, Industrial Parkway North. Lake in Newmarket with registration, a Yoga demonstration and speeches starting at dedicated to educating, nurturing and providing opportunities for children to express **** 9.30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10.30 a.m. For more information call Kim Rouse- their musical abilities. It offers professional opportunities to sing with beauty, artistry, Ontario Power Authority presents an information session from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Parypa at 905-713-0774 or Paula Hambrook at 905-895-4217. and joy. The AOCCC is open to boys and girls in Grades 1 through 12, and is made up of two choirs: Angel Choristers (a training choir for 6 and 7 year olds) and Aurora Opera Company Children’s Chorus (open to 8-17 year olds), To audition, contact general director Sarah Kyle at [email protected]. **** Take a tour of Hillary House to relive the history of the families who lived there. From the old furnishings to the 19th century medical equipment, visitors will get a first hand look at the life of a doctor and some of the equipment used to cure common ail- ments in Aurora during that time period. Hillary House is open daily through August from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Call 905-727-8991 for details. **** Thursday barbecue at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at $4.50 per person which includes a burger, drink, dessert and coffee/tea. No reser- vations are required. The ever-popular bingo is being played Friday afternoons. **** CHATS-Community Home Assistance to Seniors is looking for volunteers to assist with activities in its Adult Day Program. Positions call for a commitment of a few hours a week at the Aurora location.Various times are available. Call Christine at 905- *(For Royal LePage) 713-3494. Marilyn Redvers, Sales Representative * * * * 14799 Yonge Street, Aurora L4G 1N1 Every Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. it’s Story and Playtime at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. Call 905-841-8883 for further 905-727-3154 details. www.realestateaurora.com **** Every Second Friday, students in Grade 5 to 8 can gather at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call 905- 841-8883 or email [email protected]. **** A drop-in centre operates every Wednesday at the Community Bible Church on Bathurst Street just south of Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's open to all parents, grandparents and caregivers. For more information e-mail Judy Hoffmann at jhoff- [email protected]. **** Scottish Country Dancing every Friday morning at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. **** Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Street.New members are welcome. For further information call 905-841-1352. **** Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of Wellington. For more infor- mation call 905-830-9205. $459,000 $469,000 **** Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month at the Rising NORTHEAST AURORA - WALK TO YONGE ST.! SOUTHWEST AURORA - SHOWS TO PERFECTION! Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7:30 p.m. Lovely home - well maintained by original owners. Terrific layout! Bright & spacious! Beautifully decorated! Hardwood floors in living, dining **** Main floor office! Spacious, eat-in kitchen with walkout to deck! & some bedrooms! Master BR has separate shower & soaker tub! Newly fin- Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Wonderful views west and north over park! Convenient location ished basement with 3-pc. bath! Roof 2005 & CAC 2008! Great location near Street at 10:30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call 905-727-3032 or close to GO bus, 2 French Schools, and shops! schools, trails, shops! 905-727-1080. **** Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday night at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street at 7:30 p.m. **** Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the Aurora Legion at 7:30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. **** Canadian Federation of University Women holds monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion with a variety of speakers.There is also a selection of interest groups. Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. **** $549,000 $699,000 The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice in the West-McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ Centre, every Wednesday from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. under the direction of Tom TREE-LINED STREET IN OLD AURORA! OLD WORLD CHARM OVERLOOKING FAIRY LAKE! Rainsford and Enid Maize. For more information, call 905-841-9706. Beautiful home loaded with character! Charming front porch! Large **** Fabulous one-of-a-kind property built in 1928! Steps to Main St.! living room with fireplace! Cozy family rm! Main floor office! Sun Approx. 2900 sq. ft. with wood floors, oak doors & beams! Tots (age 0-4 years) bring your caregivers for coffee or tea while you enjoy story room! Lots of potential in 3rd floor loft! 66’ x 156’ lot with mature Wonderful artist studio/guest house in garden! Fin. bsmt. with sepa- and playtime every Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Aurora Cornerstone Church, trees & flagstone patio! Short walk to Yonge St. rate entry! Glorious lot with trees & gardens! Must be seen! 390 Industrial Parkway South. Call 905-841-8883 for further information. TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Movie in the Park is “Horton Hears a Who” at Hickson Park beginning at dusk. It’s a great time to sell your house! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society presents speaker Glen Fidler talking Call Marilyn for a market evaluation! 905-727-3154 about “New Trends With Glen” at 8 p.m. at the Aurora Legion, Industrial Parkway North. **** presented by Movie at the Town Park is “Casablanca” beginning at dusk. **** The Ontario Power Authority presents an information session from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Aurora Town Hall to inform residents about new electricity solutions for Northern York Region. **** From 7 to 10 p.m. Theatre Aurora will hold auditions for the Music Hall, a review of many of the musicals presented at Theatre Aurora over the last 50 years. Phone 905-727-3669 for information. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Movie at Confederation Park in Regency Acres is “E.T.”. Enter that park from either Glass or Seaton. SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Great Curbside Giveaway. Put unwanted items at the curb for others to take. SOUTHEAST AURORA - WALK TO SCHOOLS! $424,500 Remove leftovers by 6 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Aurora Council meets in general committee at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of the Town Hall. Beautifully maintained home with hardwood floors! Open concept floor plan! Large bedrooms! Extra bedroom or office in basement. SEPTEMBER 3 AND 7 Popular family neighbourhood near Bayview/Wellington close to schools, shopping, cinema, Hwy. 404 & walking trails! From 7 to 10 p.m., Theatre Aurora will hold auditions for the comedy “That Darn Plot”. For further information call the Director, Lauren Ecclestone, at 905-727-8853. Four men 20-60 years are required and two women in the 20 to 40 age range. SEPTEMBER 5-7 Aurora's Third Annual Ribfest will be held at Machell's Park. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 The Aurora Skylight Gallery Draw will take place at the Town Hall by the Leisure

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Poor Richard

By DICK ILLINGWORTH Council walks a narrow line

Councillors walk a narrow line, As a balance they must keep; Between policy and administration, By not causing the two to meet! - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

New councillors and even more experienced mem- bers of council, including mayors, have a mistaken idea as to their role and authority. Many believe they are elected to run all aspects of the municipality with a hands-on approach. One of the most difficult lessons a member of coun- cil has to learn is that he or she has very little individ- ual authority, not much more than they had as a citizen, except now they have a vote in the decision-making process. This photograph, taken sometime in the early 20th century shows members of the Rising Sun Masonic They must learn, and the earlier the better, that it is Lodge, Aurora, 57 Mosley Street. The lodge still exists in the same location. only council as a corporate body at a duly constituted council meeting that can make decisions and set policy. Letter to the Editor Unless they can convince a majority of members to support their pet project, the one they promised, it can't be implemented. Municipal politicians must learn and accept their Our July First Parade kept responsibility to set policy and at the same time ensure that they have the staff and the proper facilities in place to carry out that policy. One of the major problems often experienced in a the 40-year tradition alive municipality occurs when politicians believe they are the administrators of the municipality and start interfer- To the editor, sang in the street. throughout the town, and seemed to be there at one ing with staff in the carrying out of their responsibilities. I specifically recall all us tirelessly I might add. point or another. Councillors are the policy makers and should ensure I, too, was at the parade youngsters getting on this When I think back to As a kid, it was a lot of fun the policy is carried out, but that doesn't mean becom- on Canada Day in Aurora stage and belting out "Happy those days and just how dancing and singing away ing involved in the day-to-day operations of the munici- and was so pleased with the Birthday Dear Canada" and encouraging and exciting with the adults. pality. show of colours in support of of course the famous these adults were in support- As an adult, it was a lot of When everyone is responsible, no one is responsi- the best community gather- Centennial Song...Ca-na-da. ing all of us, I feel proud, fun dancing and singing ble. ing in this town, bar none. Later for the fireworks dis- proud to have had the oppor- away with the kids. When I first ran for mayor in 1969, I was employed at A piece of 'Aurora, play, the teens of our neigh- tunity to experience such a Canada Day celebration Queen's Park with the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Canada's Birthday Town' his- bourhood Trish Campbell, loving, caring community. in Aurora was a must do, for One of the comments made at that time by a citizen tory that I would like to share Elaine Bell, Jennifer Strange, The Beer Garden was the most part out of respect. was that as I worked in Toronto I wouldn't be available if involves my father, Sam Debbie Stevens, catered to held inside the arena which I and many, many others there was a sewer break. Strange and two great neigh- us young ones with popcorn I believe was hosted by the in this town celebrated each My response was that I didn't intend to be at every bours, Gerry Burke and and drinks, blankets and Lions Club. and every one of these 39 sewer break, even if I was in Aurora, as I wouldn't know Norm Stewart, who organ- cuddles; as we watched with There would be a large birthdays. what to do and would only get in the way of the town's ized the beginning of the excited glee the firework dis- stage set in the centre back The early celebrations experienced staff who knew what to do. well-known event. play on top of Porkchop Hill. floor and each year there were the best as we did our I repeated that council sets policy, staff carries it out. I grew up on Richardson It was such an amazing would be entertainment for utmost to ensure that we Usually when an issue comes before council, staff is Drive and every year the day...all if it. the young ones, then were looked upon with pride asked to prepare a background paper on the basis of all neighbourhood would get It was a joyous occasion followed by a German to be "AURORA, CANADA'S the information available and provide options and a rec- together to celebrate and we celebrated Canada's Ompapa band. BIRTHDAY TOWN". ommendation. Canada Day by pooling 100th Birthday in style. Everybody in Aurora Continued on page 7 It should not include political or other considerations funds for a dynamic fire- The following year it was as that is the role of elected councillors. works display for us all to a repeat, the pace had been In 1971, during my first term as a Regional enjoy. set. Councillor, I was a member of the Engineering It was 1967 and with it Then Aurora as a town “Aurora’s Independent Committee and Denne Bosworth was the Commissioner being the big Centennial wanted to get involved, most Community Newspaper” of Engineering. year, "Canada turning 100", likely by the influence of His reports were comprehensive so it was easy to it was to be different. Our Norm Stewart, a town understand the issue. parents wanted to go all out, councillor at the time. Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. At one meeting for political reasons, the committee so the above mentioned trio I believe it was during this at 95 Edward Street, Aurora, L4G 1W1 rejected one of his reports. applied for and got a permit first year that they had regis- After the meeting I met with Denne and during our to close Richardson Drive tered the name "Aurora, Publisher Emeritus conversation, I mentioned that I was sorry about the between Davis Road and Canada's Birthday Town" rejection after all his hard work. Lee Gate. along with the red and black Rosemary Schumaker I've never forgotten his reply. I can remember the antic- pinwheel motif as a logo.

He said it was his job to provide the best profession- ipation of the day, getting The town had flags made Editorial Production al advice possible and not allow personal or political ready for the parade, as that flew everywhere along- Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor considerations to be included. there were to be prizes for side the Canada flag. [email protected] [email protected] At the end of our conversation, he said that if it would Dick Illingworth the best decorated Canada The beer mugs that were [email protected] Main Number make me feel any better, he agreed with the commit- bike, wagon, stroller, as well gifted to everyone attending 905-727-3300 Photography Classifieds tee's decision, but if he had let his personal opinion as best dressed, pets includ- the beer gardens also had David Falconer 905-727-7128 [email protected] colour the facts, he would no longer be a professional. ed. the logo along with the [email protected] Council appoints staff based on their qualifications Of course, the Master of year...as I look at my collec- Advertising Facsimile Machine and experience. They are the experts. It is their respon- Ceremonies was the tion of mugs over the many, Bob Ince 905-727-2620 sibility to prepare the best report possible. [email protected] wonderful Mrs. Christine many years. Editorial Department Diane Buchanan It then becomes the responsibility of the elected The Parade would start at [email protected] Burke who marshalled and [email protected] members to consider the staff report based on their own judged the parade. Sterling Drug, and included research and knowledge plus political considerations The parade was followed anyone who wished to be in Editorial policy and vote accordingly and be prepared to ride or fall on by an afternoon neighbour the parade, then proceed up Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are that decision. social, pot luck and Yonge Street to the not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and It shouldn't be necessary to continue to refer staff Community Centre. phone number, although number will not be published. Names may barbeque, with our hosts be withheld assuming a compelling reason to do so. Letters may be reports back to staff for a further report in hopes of get- cooking up the fare. Throughout the afternoon edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. ting a report that members of council want as is the We had a band playing the Royal Canadian Legion Advertising policy practice of the current Aurora Council. live music for us on a flatbed did an absolute fabulous job Staff members provide the best advice possible and trailer parked right along of developing and oversee- Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be it is up to council to accept it, reject it or amend it, but the front of the Bell's ing events and races for all brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. not to defer it waiting for a better report. house and we danced and age groups of children THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Back to school By Stephen Somerville

Last week I wrote a column about political polling with plans to Thankfully, however, there is a group that, because of your This was "a pretty typical month", according to Ms Doyle. write a companion piece this week examining the results of some donations, makes a tremendous contribution to making our com- And, she added, "August has already surpassed this, in terms local tracking done in 2007 for the Newmarket-Aurora riding. munity a better and happier place in which to live. of requests." It can wait. The group is called the Welcoming Arms Ministry. How did this particular back to school program get started? There is something timelier and more important to write about. They are an ecumenical outreach partnership serving those in "Originally, every month Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church It’s that time of year again. need in Aurora. collected toiletries and kitchen supplies, so that the food vouchers No, it isn't the start of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and There are four churches involved: Aurora United, Our Lady of given out could be fully used just for food. the daily soap opera of whether or not Mats wants to come back Grace Catholic, St. Andrew's Presbyterian and Trinity Anglican. "At a meeting last summer, Kathleen Keswick, church secre- to lead the home town heroes for another year. After much discussion and many meetings over the years, they tary at Our Lady of Grace, suggested that assistance be made to Instead, the kids are getting ready to go back to school. Where joined forces in October, 2006, according to a church circular, to families for back to school. did the summer go? "jointly continue what each had been doing separately in the way "So, in the last two weeks of August, 2007, in lieu of toiletries, It's also the time when Mom and Dad empty their wallets in of benevolence and thus be able to offer more in services, people were asked to donate back to school items.” order that little Johnnie and Julie have the latest fashions for the resources, support, as well as providing connections to other com- Welcoming Arms had "an incredible response - receiving back- fall school season. munity based help groups”. packs, lunch bags, erasers, pencil crayons, you name it." And judging by some rudimentary statistics and scant anec- This group is overseen by a core committee of eight people - The other three churches participated through collection dotal evidence, it seems that most people in Aurora can afford four clergy plus a layperson from each church. Welcoming Arms envelopes for benevolence. these things. has approximately 30 volunteers. The need is there again this year. Welcoming Arms is asking Aurora abounds with lots of nice houses, flourishing summer All monthly donations are used to assist the needy in Aurora. for your help. children's sports programs, and according to Wikipedia, "average I spoke to Susan Doyle, Lay Team Leader for the group. When you are purchasing that binder, notebook or lunch bag family income in the riding is higher than the national average at She told me that, at a basic level, the group “helps those who for little Johnny or Julie, why not purchase an extra one for anoth- slightly over $97,000 a year. Unemployment in the riding is lower don't know where to turn”. er family. than the national average at 3.6%." "We help direct these individuals to the right resources or we You can drop off your school supplies in a bin at any one of the So, on the surface, everything looks fine. But this veneer is provide actual assistance to them. We provide our 'visitors' with a four above noted churches. deceiving. warm greeting, a caring, listening ear, encouragement and hope A financial donation is also most welcome and greatly appre- There are considerable people in Aurora who cannot afford to wrapped in a sense of dignity." ciated. purchase the back to school essentials like binders, pens, paper I was astonished at some of the figures and the number of lives The Welcoming Arms Centre is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to and a knapsack for their loved ones, let alone consider the acqui- reached: 2 p.m.; Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from sition of the newest and trendiest line of clothes and shoes. According to Ms Doyle; during the month of July alone, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those interested in volunteering, These parents could be your next-door neighbour, your friend Welcoming Arms has: call 905-726-1483. or your co-worker. ¥ Had 63 visits from 89 adults with 79 children. And sending their child back to school is a very large financial ¥ Provided $2,000 in food vouchers. Stephen can be contacted at: burden for them. ¥ Provided 82 bus tickets and also paid for utilities and rent. [email protected]

Inside Aurora Air apparent By Scott Johnston

There was a lot of talk leading up to, and during, the not restricted to one area of town. thing the size of, say, a large picture window. Olympic Games about Beijing's poor air quality. Just think of all the road and sewer construction going But if you don't keep after it, the dirt eventually accu- We heard tales of reduced visibility, a skyline that was on throughout Aurora. mulates, not just as a thicker coating, but in visible depth. often a murky blur, grit that covered every surface, and There are also existing buildings being torn down and I expect that with the right conditions, it wouldn't take air that you could sometimes taste. replaced as infill projects. long for the Aurora cenotaph to get drifted over, much like It sounded awful. And I was glad we didn't live in such And don't forget all the pools, decks, fencing, land- the desert sands engulfing an ancient Egyptian obelisk. a municipality. scaping and other outdoor home renovations. In Beijing, where folks often have to wear breathing But the more I thought about it, the more I realized Every day, vast clouds of atomized soil, sawdust, masks when they're outside, they tried to address their that maybe we do. paint, asphalt, brick, pulverized building materials, and air quality problems during the Olympics by shutting True, our town doesn't have the industrial pollution who knows what else (or maybe we're better off not down industry. and vehicular smog that plagues major Chinese cities, knowing) are created and drift over our town. But you can't shut down construction equipment. Not but it does have one thing in its air that is much more But sooner or later, after a scenic aerial tour of Aurora, in Aurora, anyway. Or at least, not until all the remaining insidious, and in much greater quantities: construction these particles all settle back to earth. green space is paved over. dust. And where do they settle? Fortunately, we've received a bit of a reprieve from this The main reason is that in the continued efforts to Everywhere. airborne particle onslaught through our exceptionally wet pave over Aurora, we have had a particularly productive On everything. summer, which has helped to cleanse the air, and to min- building season here this summer. Patio furniture, roofs, barbecues, plants, mailboxes, imize the depth of the accumulated dust. The work being done on the major developments north garden gnomes and anything else that's outside, includ- But it can't rain like this every year. of Wellington, for example, such as the townhouses being ing your pets and kids, all get coated. So if 2009 is drier than this year, and if construction crammed in across from Magna, and Phase Two of the Why, if you leave your car in the driveway, eventually continues at its usual frenetic pace, and if the water ban big box stores at Highway 404, has generated unending so much airborne debris covers it that the extra weight is issued, and if the clouds of debris continue to grasp clouds of dust. probably reduces your gas mileage. our town in their dusty embrace, we may not just need On a dry day with a light wind and an enthusiastic bull- This build-up is especially noticeable at this time of face masks to breathe. dozer crew, the ensuing haze can actually block out sun- year, because with our usual summer water bans, it's We may need shovels to dig ourselves out. light. harder to hose off anything. But perhaps more unsettling is that not only is this air- And while you can sometimes blow the dust off of Feel free to e-mail Scott at: borne grit composed of more than just dirt, its creation is something small, it's much harder to do so with some- [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008 Letters to the Editor

Bouquets & We need to assist our BRICKBATS By DICK ILLINGWORTH ombudsman, reader says BOUQUETS to Aurora's Ted McClenny, a member of Rising Sun Masonic Lodge, on being appointed to To the editor, have a voice that will lis- All reports are confi- put a stop to and report the office of Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of ten, how many of us will dential. the various forms of elder Canada in the Province of Ontario. Re: Ontario ombuds- be bothered to speak up? The ombudsman is abuse. man to investigate nurs- To not do so is at our very concerned about Our elderly risked their BRICKBATS to the young man who called at the house ing home care. own peril. psychological coercion lives in world wars, lived at about 6:30 p.m. on a Sunday night trying to We are next. and abuse as well. through the depression obtain orders for some unnamed company to For years desperate Is this how we want to More than substandard and built this country into seal the cracks in a driveway, and on a Sunday. families and caregivers be treated? physical care is at issue the freedoms, rights, dig- have pleaded for Now is our oppportuni- here. nity, privileges and indul- BOUQUETS to War Amps for developing the Child improved care in nursing ty to improve treatment Proper medical and gences we now enjoy and Amputee (CHAMP) Program which provided train- homes. and conditions. dental care, administra- they are now denied. ing in the Web development field with particular Despite horrendous Call the ombudsman’s tion of medicines, drug- Surely it is not too emphasis in creating Web sites all with the goal of exposes and documenta- office at 416-586-3523 or ging (not the same thing), much to ask of us, after future employment for the amputees, and to 15-year-old tions by the media, all evi- 1-800-263-1830 or fax the nutrition, properly trained all they have done, to at Morgan Frey of Aurora taking part in the seminar. dence has been to no office at 416-586-3485. caring attentive staff, least make a phone call. avail. You can remain anony- hydration, adequate cool- Hopefully we are not BRICKBATS to the motorists in Aurora who took the time Finally, Ontario mous, which is a great ing and heating and too self-absorbed and to roll down their windows and shout rude ombudsman André Marin relief for those desperate hygenic practises are also selfish. remarks to a male resident of Aurora whom intends to investigate families, victims and care- of grave concern. If for no other reason, was out jogging. Good Aurorans don't behave this way. these appalling, despica- givers who are or have If we would not want to think of your future. ble, deplorable substan- been intimidated and bul- live in these conditions There is more than one BOUQUETS to Katherine Rustad of Aurora on being dard conditions that the lied. ourselves why do we den- facet to “retirement plan- selected as the Miss Teen York Region candidate. government has allowed Tell this to the ombuds- igrate our most vulnerable ning”. She will represent the region in the Teen Canada to persist. man intake worker and citizens to do so as dis- Pageant 2008 to be held in the near future. But he needs our help. they will tell you what posable non-persons. Shirley Shepherd Now that we finally steps to take. It is up to each of us to Aurora BRICKBATS to the federal government for its don't do as I do, but do as I say attitude by encouraging Canadians to buy green vehicles and then doing the opposite. Since 2004 more than 85 per cent of Aurora residents slapped again vehicles purchased by Environment Canada were gas guz- zlers. To the editor, together. When will council real- take a good look at what is Well, Mayor Phyllis ize what damage is being really happening and stop BOUQUETS to the Aurora students who were winners in Another slap in the face Morris changed that. done to Aurora's reputa- the bleeding? this year's Give Back Awards, that are presented for the residents of Aurora. Her combative tone to tion? How many more posi- annually to graduating students who demonstrate First, a councillor staff showed that she was When will council, tions can this town afford exceptional commitment to their community and fel- resigns and now, the termi- boss and don't cross that especially the block who at $60 an hour for 20 hours low students. They are Tori Clearwater, Lucas Cruickshank, nation of the Town Chief line and think that you are continue to support the a week especially as an Rachel Dicks, Danielle Gaudet, Hidetaka Ishii, Katie Administrative Officer. one of us. mayor, take a strong look interim job, such as the McNama, Roy Moufawed, Tyron Taiang, Patrick Yen and From day one this Her lack of concern for at themselves and stop one offered to Ken Anne You. mayor laid the ground the cost of the outside supporting this reign? Whitehurst? rules for her reign as head lawyers that she has They have just over two Can Aurora keep this BRICKBATS to the Winnipeg construction firm who of Aurora Council. brought in has cost Aurora years to go, but they must farce going for two more broke all the rules by hiring a 15-year-old boy Immediately the CAO tens of thousands of dol- stop the damage now and years? who died after being buried in hot asphalt. The and the Town Clerk were lars. get away from block vot- asphalt was being dumped from a truck for road repairs no longer welcome to sit at The cost of these ing. Nigel Kean when the accident occurred. the same table as council. lawyers, who apparently When will this mayor Aurora When I was on council were needed to give infor- BOUQUETS to Constables Anandvir Gill and Sebastian I always felt that the CAO, mation on by-elections and Cultrera of the York Regional Police who went to a Larry Allison, and the Town other issues will come out Markham address to escort an ambulance to the Clerk, Bob Panizza, were of the Aurora residents’ hospital for the birth of a baby only to find them- welcome at the table as pockets as will the remain- PLUMBING SERVICE selves involved in a home birth of a 7 pound, 10 ounce girl. they added much needed ing amount on John (Serving York Region for more than 35 years) information to the meet- Rogers contract. BRICKBATS to the Ford Motor Company for offering ings. How much more will the jobs to 350 workers for a third assembly line Having them there was residents be saddled with Residential–Commercial–Industrial shift at the Oakville plant, then scrapping a show of faith that council as the mayor continues in plans for the shift a week later leaving the newly hired work- and staff were working her ways? ers without any benefits or assistance, especially after get- ting $100 million from the Ontario government to improve Cathy will be missed 905-727-3210 the Oakville plant. To the editor, The Aurora Historical BOUQUETS to the Canadian researchers who uncov- Society's office is located ered a genetic anomaly in people with a higher than In July the Aurora at Hillary House, 15372 Sunday School. normal risk of developing cancer, that could lead to Historical Society regretful- Yonge Street (905-727- a blood test for detecting their tumours early when ly accepted the resignation 8991). It’s the original higher education. the disease is most treatable. Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope of our Director-Curator, Hillary House is open Reading, Riting and Rithmetic. may finally be paying off. Cathy Molloy. daily through August 31st Although we will miss then part-time until a cura- Are your children missing something? BRICKBATS to the persons responsible at the Bruce Cathy's contributions to the tor-manager is hired in the This Sunday, give them an opportunity Nuclear generating facility for losing a metal part Society's future plans we fall. to experience more! from a reactor last April and not telling anyone. It congratulate her on achiev- They will learn a lot from Jesus. ing the senior position of Helen Roberts was found by an employee when it triggered an alarm on his He’s the one teacher everyone looks up to. radiation monitor. Museum Manager for the President Town of Markham. 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THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008 - 7 Letters to the Editor Reader wonders what’s happening at Town Hall To the editor, Planning, Director of with recruitment, re-train- member of the municipal one was recuperating Why not wait until all of Legal Services, Director ing and lost opportunities community who the previ- from surgery and one council could be present Where have all the of Public Works, Director without these people in ous council hired for a was on vacation. and a "special meeting" Town staff gone? of Corporate Service place is immeasurable. six-year contract to pro- Given that council was be called. Senior staff at the (leaving this year), and The termination costs vide consistent leader- informed in advance that The mayor has called Town Hall are leaving at now the Chief will also be considerable ship for the town. the two councillors would four "emergency" closed an alarming rate. Administrative Officer. given the CAO had more It has been reported not be present, why did session meetings this Since our new council That's five of the than two years left in his he was "escorted" from council go forward so summer so far, what dif- started, under the much eight-person contract. the building. abruptly with a decision ference would one more vaunted open and trans- Management Team. Of equal concern is What may be more with such far-reaching make? parent leadership style of The years of experi- the abrupt manner of the telling is that two council- implications without a full The implication is clear Mayor Phyllis Morris, we ence lost are significant recent departure of the lors were unable to par- council present? - a swift decision was have lost our Director of and the costs associated CAO, a well-respected ticipate in the decision as Why the urgency? made and executed. The impact on staff morale should also be of great concern. Legion needs money to renovate One has to wonder if this is a purge or is there To the editor, to make the world a bet- try. NOT spent on branch bership. some staff-wide malaise ter place. The Legion's remem- facilities. ¥ Make a point of that has caused all these The Royal Canadian However, today we are brance activities are The Aurora Legion Hall attending and inviting departures. Legion Branch 385 challenged to pursue our highly visible, with has been an important others to attend our Fall At this point, the only (Aurora) is committed to mission with the same Remembrance Day activi- gathering place for com- season of Friday night members of the Senior serving another genera- vigour, as our member- ties across Canada, sup- munity groups of all entertainment that we're Management team from tion of Canadians. ship ages. port for Canada Day kinds, hosting the meet- calling "Aurora Borealis" last term still standing are We remember and We know the Legion activities and the annual ings of other service as we "Light Up The Al Downey, Director of honour the service of the needs to be more appeal- Poppy Campaign. clubs, non-profit organi- Legion”. We're working Leisure Services and men and women of the ing to a new generation But because the Poppy zations, youth sports toward the goal of reno- John Gutteridge, Director armed forces who sacri- of Canadians, who care Campaign proceeds are leagues, etc. vating the facility in which of Finance/Treasurer. ficed for Canada in the about keeping alive the held in trust to support The Legion Hall is also we'll gather that night. I guess we will just past and who today, at spirit of service and sac- the Legion's outreach to accessed widely in the Funds raised through our have to await their fate. risk of their lives, repre- rifice that has helped pro- veterans and their fami- community as a reason- Friday night entertain- Maybe I’m the only one sent our country, seeking tect and build our coun- lies, its proceeds are ably priced place to hold ment program will help us concerned about the state social events and wed- toward that goal. of affairs at town hall. dings. Still, we will need even We are asking you to more money and other Aurora citizen Seniors say thanks join us as we "Light Up kinds of help to get the Aurora The Legion" with a night job done. of entertainment and fun ¥ Great Friday night Reader thanks in support of "Operation music and entertainment Poor Richard to Belinda Stronach Renovation," our plan to open to everyone. rejuvenate this branch of ¥ Food and beverages. To the editor, To the editor, Greg Foster of M&M this year’s was exception- the Royal Canadian ¥ Starting September Aurora for barbecuing all al with approximately 155 Legion so it can carry on 19th featuring an evening I would like to thank The Aurora Seniors’ the food, and to Steve guests and members its mission of remem- of live entertainment with Poor Richard (The Association would like to Hinder and staff for work- participating. brance and community George St. Kitts and his Auroran, week of July 28, thank Belinda Stronach ing together with our vol- Our members are service into this Century. band. “Yonge Street is no longer M.P. (Newmarket/Aurora) unteers and town staff to grateful for her commit- So we need you to join Tickets for Legion a trail”) for pointing me in for her sponsorship of the make this another suc- ment to the seniors’ "Operation Renovation". Members are $45 and the direction of Peter June 26th “From the Hill cessful event. community and her sup- There are three ways general admission is $55 Kuitenbrouwer's excellent to the Grill” barbeque at This was the third bar- port of this annual event. you can help the Legion and may be reserved by series on Yonge Street in the Seniors’ Centre. beque that Belinda has On behalf of all our carry on with its impor- calling the Legion the National Post. Not only does she pro- supported in keeping with members, thank you, tant mission. Clubroom at 905-727- Heck, he and the Post vide all the food, drinks her promise to make this Belinda. The first two are easy. 9932. should grant permission to and decorations, but she an annual affair. ¥ Join the Legion and your paper to reprint the comes in person, with her She does this as a Charles Sequeira ask others to join, too. Ian Sweet column he did on Aurora. staff, to help and enjoy fundraiser for the seniors, President, Joining the Legion is Public Relations Officer But the whole series is the occasion. which always attracts a Aurora Seniors inexpensive and we have Col Fred Tilston VC, worth reading if one is will- Our thanks also go to large attendance - and Association open, accessible mem- Branch 385 ing to take the time to dig into the cyber blue box!

Mark LaVigne July 1st parade started on Richardson Aurora

mayor, a longstanding cele- ED. NOTE: When the tunate to be part of the From page 4 bratory event that put Aurora Town started its July first town-wide July First A mention in respect to all on the Canadian map was First celebration in celebration and tribute When You Want It Done Right those who contributed initially cancelled. 1969, there was some must also be paid to throughout my great neigh- Sorry to hear all the excus- controversy about Aurora’s late fire pre- York Region’s Choice for Home Renovations bourhood, and I'm truly sorry es, when all that had to be where the event actually vention officer Fred as I've missed some. The done was to get together as a began, and Richardson Bolsby who organized 'even' families Vangog, community to walk, dance, Drive was one of the much of the parade in ALL RENOVATIONS Hutchinson, McKague, run, jog, bike, or stroll up streets mentioned. the Sterling Drug park- Stevens, Cull, Bell, Madison, Yonge Street singing, laugh- Certainly the late ing lot. However, in the Cundell, Campbell, Allen, and ing and showing of our proud Councillor Norm Stewart 40 years since the event Inside AND Outside. Canadian colours. played a major role in started, we have never the 'odd' families Morton, • Decks • Landscaping Sherwood, Figgi, Godschalk, I would like to take this the town wide celebra- heard the term France, Strange, Harman, moment to personally thank tion and mayor of the “Porkchop Hill”, and we • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms Burke, Stewart, Russell. Sher St. Kitts for taking up this day, Dick Illingworth, wonder where it was. • Renovations & Repairs • Flooring My dear father took ill and task and literally running with said the event brought Sam Strange, by the • DESIGN CONSULTATION passed on last year after it...blazing in Red and cohesiveness to the way, was a true believer spending several years pro- White...all through our great community, linking the in the community of Satisfying York Region residents viding full time care to his wife town. north town, old town and Aurora and he is still of 60 years, our mother. You and your committee south town. We were for- sorely missed. for over a decade! It was to be the "40th are truly Red Hot Canadians WE GUARANTEE: Anniversary" of our parade and I thank each and every • Superior Services • Affordable Rates turned community event to one of you from my Red Hot It’s not too late to get a • Flexible Schedules • Dependable Staff celebrate and honour Canadian heart. second opinion on your Canada. Thank you, Bob Cooke, for RRSP and Being the extremely proud last week’s letter in support of Investment Portfolio! Call today to book your Canadian that Dad was and the pinwheel logo. instilled into each and every That was me at the parade FREE QUOTE! one of his children, the can- proudly waving the "Aurora, Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI cellation of this event just a Canada's Birthday Town" flag. Investment Advisor JONES, GABLE & COMPANY Two Brothers General Contractors couple of weeks prior to July 1 LIMITED (Member CIPF) Renovations Done Right! was a serious kick to us all. Barbara Strange www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 Thanks to our 'new' incoming Aurora 416-562-7153 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008 Letters to the Editor Barriers block the vision of Orchard Heights drivers

To the editor, Municipality of York have Bathurst Street, I note that view of any westbound driv- been notified about this there are newly-erected er on Orchard Heights I am writing this letter so problem. metal barrier-fences on the Boulevard who wishes to that, when a serious acci- At the west end of north and south corners of turn right or left onto dent occurs, there is a pub- Orchard Heights Boulevard, the boulevard. Bathurst Street. lic record that the Town of at the intersection of The placement of these In order to see oncoming Aurora and the Regional Orchard Heights and barriers fully blocks the traffic, a driver must “nose” out into the northbound lane of Bathurst - at times, a gen- uinely hazardous move. Hydro right-of-way A driver of any regular- height car simply cannot see whether or not it is safe to turn onto Bathurst without needs to be mowed entering the Bathurst-traffic lane. To the editor, ing around. happen soon I am going to One can only imagine My whole family has take legal action. how much worse this will be I live on Stone Road allergies. I notice if you’re late pay- in winter once the snow is North in Aurora and my The area is bug-infest- ing your taxes, they give piled against these barriers. house is right next to the ed. you a hard time, and if I let Unless this is corrected, Hydro One right-of-way. People are letting their that kind of mess grow on it is only a matter of time No one is taking respon- dogs do their business and my property, the town would before a serious accident sibility as far as cutting the not cleaning up. clean it up and send me a occurs. grassy mess. I am fed up with our peo- bill. When that happens this It is now becoming a ple at the Town Hall. Town bylaw officer Chris letter will help form a public health hazard. What I told them to do is Alexander told me Hydro record that both the town My wife and I can’t even cut the mess and bill Hydro One people say they don’t and municipality had been sit out in our own back yard One, or PowerStream. remember ever cutting it, alerted to the problem. because of the pollen blow- If something doesn’t but I remember when it was Unfortunately, that may Ontario Hydro and they cut be too late for some poor the area regularly. driver.

Spin-a-thon needs Ron Santagato Frank Johnson volunteers, donors Aurora Aurora for Sept. 26 event CANADA’S To the editor, total hours available - with a LEADING fundraising goal of $10,000 PLAN We are holding a 12-hour to $15,000 (just Group Benefits For Firms spin-a-thon at Timberlane in $50/bike/hour). in Aurora from 9 p.m. Friday, We expect between 50 with 1–50 People September 26th through 9 and 100 people to 11be a.m. Saturday, September involved. Please call 905-750-0032 27th. If you are interested in Johnson Financial Group Proceeds from the event being a rider or a volunteer Rod Johnson; ext. 223, Ian Johnson; ext. 222 will go to support or assisting with donations Southlake's Regional such as water, energy Elvis, alias Roy LeBlanc, thrilled reader below, Cancer Centre. drinks, fruit/cheese/power DOLLAR ’n PARTY OUTLET when he appeared at Aurora’s Town Park A website is expected to bars, t-shirts, printing etc. be up and running by the contact the undersigned. All Panasonic Wednesday night for the final Concert in the Park Special Batteries... event for the season. It is believed more than 3,000 end of the week as sched- Thanks very much and I 88¢ look forward to hearing from people attended. uled - one month before the you... Auroran photo by David Falconer event. We have: BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES ¥ the fantastic location Alison M. Collins-Mrakas ¥ the website and Aurora & LotsParty of Gifts, Great Balloons Deals forand a moreBUCK! Elvis impersonator registration 126 Wellington Street West at Haida in Aurora ¥ the posters ¥ the bikes 905-713-2912 kept place rockin’ ¥ the instructors ¥ the music and sound To the editor, the series. New to the community? system Expecting a baby The place was packed ¥ some committed riders at your house? My thanks to all those and it sure was a rockin'!!! (rowers, family, friends) Newly Engaged? involved with providing yet Elvis may be gone ¥ a core group of volun- New Business/ another very enjoyable but...the music lives on! teers Professional? series of Aurora's "Concerts ¥ some printing and A Civic minded In The Park". Diane Hunt event services support Business interested What a great way to Lifelong Elvis fan from Southlake (includ- in sponsoring spend a summer evening Aurora ing a letter of support). Welcome Wagon? with family and friends. But, what we need are The final concert was ED. NOTE: Early esti- If you fit into one of these volunteers and donors! categories and have not been a tribute to the musical mates place the crowd contacted by us, We have kept the event PleasePlease call 905-853-4645 talents of Elvis Presley and Wednesday night at more small - just 20 bikes and 240 1-866-873-9913 what a fantastic way to end than 3,000. FAMILY LAW LAWYER Patrick M. Gaffney Practicing all aspects of Family Law to Light up your life! resolve parenting, support, and property issues arising from separating families. A practitioner of Collaborative Family Lighting ¥ Fixtures ¥ Fans Law – a client controlled, lawyer assisted, out-of-court process focussing on achieving mutually acceptable solutions. Great Prices ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation ¥ accepts Legal Aid 220 Industrial Pkwy. S. 905-841-2832 #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 Call for hours e-mail: [email protected] THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008 - 9 , a le of e 0% k Cash apply which at Guide eligib Atlantic er ers receiv (including th passenger R7A. off ademar Off r other Nor $10,000 WB ™T all front time R . ed system v x; and customers Consumption ical SV6 included. notice er appro Limited iv Example: . Equino not Fuel . dr electr $0.01, ices are and other ade the without Montana pr 2008 es or f ehicle (and v tax time orrent T y ontiac yment/tr additional , P and an Canada pa Rating individual an XL at require the t wn of ees locations f on set of do par 5-star uk to vices Y a ice in ation and yment pr ser Resources or free pa both ed al urban, w are CANADA WIDE

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Long before Aurora had Slykhuis, Eric Gilbert, Gwilliam and Judy Gwilliam an indoor swimming pool, Cindy Hutchinson, Jim finished fifth. Aurora swimmers and swim Williams and Mike In July, 1976, Karen teams were entering swim- McMorrow. Salmon, coach of the ming competitions and Two relay teams swam Aurora Swim Team, accept- bringing home medals. to second place finishes ed the Aurora Invitational In August, 1966, John with the first team of Eric Meet trophy from Blanchard, competitor and Gilbert, Gary Knapton, Jim Councillor Pete Miller, coach of the Aurora Lions Williams and Gord Weller Chairman of the Parks and Swim team, won the Boy's and the second team of Recreation Committee, at Trophy for the highest indi- Martha Straw, Mary the town pool after defeat- vidual points at a Ramore, Gail Knapton and ing teams from Bradford Newmarket Invitational Tina Straw. and Ajax. Meet. In September, 1970, In August, 1977, the The Aurora team fin- Aurora's Swim Team Aurora Swim Team cap- ished in third place behind placed third in the annual tured its first York County Unionville and Newmarket York County Swim Meet at Championship Trophy in 10 and the strong point-get- the George Street outdoor years at the Aurora pool. ters for Aurora were Bob pool with Richmond Hill In the final meet of the Graves, David Jenkins and topping the six-team event, summer season, Aurora Martha Straw. followed by Thornhill. took its third consecutive In July, 1970, the Aurora Martha Straw, Gord first place finish to earn the Municipal Swim Team Weller and John Walden trophy. placed second in the over- led the Aurora team with a By August, 1979, the all standing at a Markham total of 14 place-finishes, Aurora Swim Team enjoyed swim meet with Gord with Straw having a first, its third consecutive sea- Weller leading the Aurora two seconds and two son in York Region as the club with three first place fourths. team emerged as champi- finishes in various events. Weller had a first, sec- ons from all three region John Walden won a pair ond, third and fourth and swim meets during the of firsts and a second, Walden a third, fourth, fifth summer with 64 local Martha and Tina Straw had and sixth. swimmers taking part. two firsts and a third each Aurora's boys' medley Aurora has maintained a and Doug Weller scored relay team of John Walden, good record over the years two firsts. Gord Weller, Doug Weller in developing competitive Other Aurora winners and Gary Knopton placed swimmers and now with included Brad Gilbert, Gail second and the girls' free three swimming clubs in Knapton, Mary Ramore, style of Cindy Hutchinson, town, more winners are Gary Knapton, Bill Mary Pedersen, Carol expected.

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Neighbourhood Network - a Magna sponsored event - acknowledged its Flowers clients and volunteers by Terry 3RD with a barbecue in the Town Park Monday 14799 Yonge St. night. In the top photo, Aurora 5-7 8 Telephone: 905-726-1549 Aurora real estate agent email: [email protected] CHILDREN'S Sean Herbinson and www.flowersbyterry.com ACTIVITY ZONE, FRIDAY & SATURDAY public relations 4PM - 9PM FREE Friday September 5th, 11am until 11pm, 29TH If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? Saturday September 6th, 11am until 11pm and manager for the Sunday September 7th ,11am until 6pm Women’s Centre of York, Shelley Lundquist, right, share a moment with Town of The Glenn Marais Band - Friday September 5th, 7pm to10pm Aurora employee Loco Zydeco - Saturday September 6th, 7pm to 10pm Heather Green. Below, two volunteers respon- sible for the success of the project are former Aurora Mayor Tim Jones and former Another exciting event brought to you by Newmarket mayor Tom Taylor. Also speaking on behalf of the volunteer organi- zation was Newmarket- Aurora Member of * Parliament Belinda Stronach. DESIGNED AND ILLUSTRATED BY TREVOR NELSON 416 579 4114

Auroran photos by Rob Schuetze 12 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008 Karen, Brian Stemmle brought fame to Aurora

Their names may not be fourth place finish in World his life. In February, 1996, in Championships and wasn't celebrating as he too well known in Aurora Cup competitions earlier in A week later at Val Spain, he finished fifth in although he tied the best wanted to be in the top today but a few years ago the year. She retired from Gardena, Italy, he took a the World Alpine Ski ever Canadian result he three. He had been left off the skiing Stemmles were the Canadian Women's Ski tumble during his first train- the 1993 Canadian World the talk of the town and Team in 1987. ing run for the double World Championships and the across the country. Brian Stemmle broke Cup downhill. He claimed 1994 Olympic teams. Back in February, 1983, onto the national team in the tumble was a positive Aurora Minor The Stemmle name has one of the best-kept secrets 1985 when he finished third experience as it helped his Baseball Association disappeared from the in Aurora was 19-year-old at a super giant-slalom confidence. sports pages but for many skier Karen Stemmle. race in Furano, Japan, and In January, 1992, with Senior Rookie Ball House League years Karen and Brian In the past few years was named to the the Winter Olympics less Aurora Home Hardware represented Aurora in the York- Stemmle of Aurora were the Canada had become a than a month away, Canadian team in 1986. Simcoe SR Rookie Ball Interlock Championships last week. talk of the skiing world. leading downhill ski-racing In December, 1987, Stemmle decided to avoid In the semi-finals, Home Hardware beat Schomberg IGA nation and the Aurora resi- Brian took to the slopes in skiing down the course that bolstered by Christian Girodat's three-run triple to extend the dent had become part of Val Gardena, Italy and fin- nearly took his life in order game into extra innings. Discount that movement. ished the World Cup down- that he could concentrate Andrew Negri scored four runs in the 11-10 win. A product of the elite hill race in third place. He on the Olympics. Despite two key hits from Thomas Young and several RATES Ontario Ski Team, and the was in his fourth season on By November, 1994, the defensive plays by Wesley Reid, Home Hardware lost the national training squad, the Canadian Men's Canadian veteran was rac- finals to Tile Source 9-3. without discount Stemmle was only sched- Downhill Ski Team. ing with an ultimatum hang- uled to compete with the He participated in the ing over his head, to Mosquito House League SERVICE. Ontario team circuit and a 1988 Olympics in Calgary. achieve two top-10 World few overseas competitions. In January, 1989, he Cup downhill results by Tuesday, August 19: It’s no accident more people trust State Farm Because of injuries to was the top Canadian fin- February or lose his place to insure their cars. team members, she was on the team. Lakeshore Valumart 11, PowerStream 0 isher at a World Cup down- Call today. called to join the Canadian hill race in Switzerland fin- Following the near fatal Laurion Law Office 14, Priestly Demolition 3 National Women's Ski Team ishing 12th overall. crash at Kitzbuegel in 1989 Aurora Home Hardware 11, Re/Max Derek & Leslie Ho 2. and competed in two World Later in the month he fell he had only two top-10 fin- Cup events. while tackling the treacher- ishes in four years. He was Thursday, August 21: The Aurora High School ous Hanhenkamm course ranked 22nd in the Lakeshore Valumart 5, Aurora Home Hardware 5 graduate was the fourth top in Kitzbuehel, Austria, suf- International Ski Canadian in the first event fering a broken pelvis and Federation downhill ratings Peewee House League and was 51st overall in an numerous internal injuries. and 63rd in the more Wednesday, August 20: international field of more Doctors kept him in a important World Cup down- Minto 7, Gabby's 5 Allan Cruickshank CFP FLMI, Agent than 80. In Sarajevo, the drug-induced coma for five hill standings. 300 Wellington St E Greenpoint 15, Rotary 2 Aurora, ON L4G 1J5 home of the 1984 Winter days hoping he would pull In February, 1996, Brian Bus: 905-727-2749 Olympics, she finished 46th through and perhaps walk Stemmle's silver medal Standings www.allancruickshank.com and was the seventh fastest again. downhill performance at Team W L T Pts Canadian. In March, 1989, he the World Cup had a gold- Gabby’s 12 5 0 24 A product of skiing par- returned to his Aurora en lining. Rotary 11 7 0 22 ents, she started skiing at home after being released The Aurora racer McAlpine10 7 1 2 1 age two and skied for fun from Sunnybrook Medical capped a miraculous come- Greenpoint 9 7 2 20 until she was 12. As a 13- Centre to recover from the back by finishing second on Minto 8 8 3 19 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company year-old she competed in high-speed crash. the difficult Kandahar track Royal LePage 8 9 0 16 Aurora ACI 2 13 2 4 Canadian Head Office: Aurora, Ontario the World juvenile champi- In December, 1990, the in Germany, seven years PO50068CN 02/05 onships in Switzerland and 24-year-old Brian Stemmle, after he was nearly killed in the Canadian juvenile following his brush with a crash. championships in British death, was back doing But more than showing Columbia the next season. what he loved best, rocket- his best show ever on the By the winter of 1983, ing down a mountain on World Cup circuit, Stemmle both Karen and her younger skis. won two bronze medals in J A Y M O R brother Brian, also an Following a long and 1985 and 1987, clearly SCHOOL OF DANCING accomplished skier, had painful rehabilitation, establishing him as one of hardly been in Aurora and Stemmle returned to the the top downhillers in the didn't expect to be until the World Cup circuit with a world. He stood seventh in 40 years’ skiing season ended. 10th place finish in the first overall downhill standings. • Member PAEC In March, 1983, Karen race of the season at Val He thanked his parents, • Acrobatic and experience placed second in the d'Isere, France. Wilf and Andrea, and his Jazz Examiner Canadian Women's down- It was not good enough sister Karen for inspiring hill event and sixth in the for a spot on the podium, him to return. He also cred- Husky World Cup at Mont but for Brian Stemmle it ited his teammates and his Tremblant. was the biggest victory of coach. In January, 1984, Brian Stemmle began grabbing a
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Aurora could boast that one of town's residents was ! "! !!! "# "!$ competing in the Olympic • Musical • Jazz Games. Karen had been selected as a member of TheatreTheatre • Acrobatics the Canadian Alpine BOWLING IS COOL Women's Ski Team. By this time she was • Ballet • Hip Hop ranked the 15th best down- Summer Specials hill skier in the world after a • Tap • Adult Tuesdays–Parents Bowl FREE Aurora Classes Seniors TOONIE Thursdays Bridge results Only $2 per game Offering Instruction For Ages 3 & Up Monday, August 18 - North- South: Ruth Rea and Sue Glow in the Dark Register By Phone: 905-727-5494 or at the studio Scott; Betty Saley and Peter Wed. Aug. 27 & Thurs. Aug. 28, 12 noon - 6 p.m. Schneider tied with Irene Thur Fri & Sat nights Kubica and Dorothy Young. Wed. Sept. 3 & Thurs. Sept. 4, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. East-West: Frank Lablans Gateway Cafe & Lanes and Dennis McFadden; Carol Gordon and Brenda Smith; 210 Edward Street, Aurora 15 Furbacher Lane, Aurora • 905-727-5494 Audrey Robertson and 905-727-2900/www.gatewaylanes.ca Evelyn Dickie. 14 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008

Aurora Youth SOCCER RESULTS

HOUSE LEAGUE RESULTS M. Mitchell 1, N. Hubbard 1) vs Forest/Portugal Marwick Manufacturing (C. Dyer 2, E. Shennan 1, N. Pearce 1); U8B Thurs - Divisional Sponsor Butternut Sky/Argentina 3 (P. Chimienti 1, M. Inc 2 (H. Donkers 1, P. MacDonald 1); July 30 - Forest/Portugal - Aurora Cable Hollow - July 10 - Royal/Scotland 1 (A. MacDougall 2); Navy/Czech Republic - Gold/Brazil - Divisional Sponsor Internet 3 (M. Montisanti 1, S. White 1, J. Caruano 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 1; Laurion Law Office 1 (C. Walsh 1) vs Michelberger Orthodontics 4 (M. Howe 1, V. Reeves 1) vs Kelly/Russia 2 (Z. Razak 1, J. Sky/Argentina 0 vs Forest/Portugal 5 (N. Orange/Netherlands 0; Petinarelis 1, C. Tremblay 1, I. Graham 1) vs Pickett 1); Navy/Czech Republic - Core Campbell 1, F. Reeves 2, A. Stalteri 2, T. Hicks July 30 - Sky/Argentina 3 (L. Kleine 1, D. Red/Poland - Aurora Landscape 3 (H. Micro Technology 1 (M. Tavel 1) vs 3); Silver/Austria 2 (B. Vaughan 2) vs Clark 1, J. Levy 1) vs Orange/Netherlands Jowharian 1, N. Beauchemin 1, A. Walker 1); Silver/Austria 5 (J. Grelet 2, A. Kostakis 1, D. Navy/Czech Republic 4 (R. Farewell 1, T. 0; Royal/Scotland - AIIM 3 (N. Rountes 1, C. Fuschia/ Spain - Divisional Sponsor Taylor 1, K. Mellerchen 1); Sky/Argentina 2 Boisseau 1, T. Morra 2); Red/Poland 3 (J. Gorrell 1, W. Karabin 1) vs Gold/Brazil 5 (D. Michelberger Orthodontics 1 (P. Snider 1) (R. D'Antimo 2, B. Suominen 1, A. Bhasin 1) vs Jackson 1, A. Capraro 2) vs Gold/Brazil 2 Kislev 2, B. Shennan 1, P.Klein 1, N. Hubbard vs Maroon/Japan - Divisional Sponsor Maroon/Japan 4 (B. Russell 2); Gold/Brazil (M. Gisonni 1, J. Aben 1); 1); Red/Poland - Priestly Demolition 4 (B. Michelberger Orthodontics 3; 5 (N. Hatzitolios 1, M. Stamatopoulous 2, M. July 17 - Sky/Argentina 1 (E. Chow 1) vs Joynt 2, T. Duffy 1, B. Burke 1) vs U9/10G STANDINGS Colucci 1, R. Smith 1) vs Gold/Brazil 1 (L. Beauchamp 1); Navy/Czech Republic - Laurion Law Office TEAM W L T Pts Orange/Netherlands 4 (O. Robinson 1, L. Silver/Austria 5 (B. Vaughan 1, B. Keeler 1, J. 1 (T. Pryce 1); Navy0000 Garrell 1, J. Chapman 1, N. Loantis 1); Hosmer 2, D. Hasson 1) vs Aug 13 - Orange/Netherlands 1 (M. Ferry 1) Red0000 Red/Poland - HSBC Bank Canada 6 (L. Orange/Netherlands 1 (B. Fleischaker 1); vs Royal/Scotland - AIIM 6 (D. Bilousov 2, W. Forest 0000 Verre 1, M. Tyndall 1, M. Nigro 1) vs Navy/Czech Republic 5 (T. Morra 3, M. Karabin 2, N. Rountes 1, S. Giorgio 1, C. Maroon0000 Royal/Scotland - Aurora Orthodontics 3 (E. Hastings 1, L. Campisi 1) vs Royal/Scotland Gorrell 1); Navy/Czech Republic - Laurion Orange 0000 Shennan 1, C. Zinner 1, C. Dyer 1); 3 (A. Cerqua 1, J. Carcone 1, L. McGunnigle Law Office 1 (C. Tyndall 1) vs Royal0000 U10B M/W STANDINGS 1); Forest/Portugal 3 (N. Huxley 1, T. Hicks Sky/Argentina 1 (C. Sands 1); Gold/Brazil 4 Gold0000 TEAM W L T Pts 1, N. Vamvakaris 1) vs Red/Poland 0; (M. Messina 1, P. Klein 1, D. Kislev 1, R. Fuschia 0000 Red80327 Navy/Czech Republic 5 (T. Boisseau 3, T. Jahanfar 1) vs Red/Poland - Priestly Kelly0000 Kelly64119 Morra 1, L. Campisi 1) vs Red/Poland 0; Demolition Inc 3 (B. Burke 1, B. Spittle 1, T. Sky0000 Silver64119 Gold/Brazil 1 (L. Beauchamp 1) vs Duffy 1); U9B Mon - July 14 - Navy/Czech Republic - Maroon64119 Royal/Scotland 1 (A. D'Andrade 1); Aug 11- Forest/Portugal - Nantucket Envirocar Paint & Collision 0 vs Sky55116 Orange/Netherlands 3 (A. Geoffrey 2, R. Woodworking Ltd 6 C. Kilburn 1, S. Murphy Orange/Netherlands 5 (J. Phillips 1, J. Royal33514 Charles 1) vs Forest/Portugal 7 (F. Reeves 6) vs Sky/Argentina - AIIM 1 (I. Buggiel 1); Gonzales 2, R. Lewis 3, A. Rosales 1, R. Orange 46113 3, T.Hicks 1, N.Vamvakaris 3); Sky/Argentina U8B Thurs - Divisional Sponsor - Butternut Iervasi 4, M. Pare 1); Royal/Scotland - Forest 24511 6 (A. Jorgensen 4, E. Chow 1, G. Travers 1) vs Hollow - No scores reported by coach or Industrial Alliance 4 (J. Woodcock 1, C. Navy2728 Silver/Austria 7 (B. Keeler 2, B. Vaughan 5); convenor McGoldrick 1, T. Kostoff 1, K. Wulle 1) vs Gold2728 Aug 14 - Red/Poland 1 (J. Jackson 1) vs U9/10G Tues - Divisional Sponsor - Sky/Argentina - Clements Interiors 3 (R. U10G T/Th - July 10 - Fuschia/Spain - Royal/Scotland 0; Navy/Czech Republic 6 Michaelberger Orthodontics - Carpenter 2, M. Carpenter 1); WOWIT 1 (R. Remedios 1) vs (R. Farewell 4, T. Boisseau 2, L. Campisi 1) vs Sky/Argentina 1 (L. Brock 1) vs Gold/Brazil July 28 - Sky/Argentina - Clements Interiors Royal/Scotland - Wait's Bathroom Plus 4 Gold/Brazil 1 (K. Dufty 1); Sky/Argentina 3 0; Navy/Czech Republic 4 (C. Peck 1, J. Stel 2 (S. Gable 1, J. Clements 1) vs (K. Palmer 2, K. Robb 1, C. Long 1); (A. Jorgensen 1, L. Patterson 1, L. Dicarlo 1) 1, D. Bova 1, A. DeAngelis 1) vs Orange/Netherlands - Pizza Pizza 7 (A. Orange/Netherlands-Canadian Vascular vs Orange/ Netherlands 3 (A. Geoffrey 1, N. Royal/Scotland 4 (E. Clark 3, T. London 1); Rosales 2, R. Iervasi 4, C. Sortino 1, J. Labs 6 (E. Colin 4, B. Nunn 2, S. Nip 1) vs Robinson 2); Forest/Portugal 2 (F.Reeves 1, Maroon/Japan 3 (D. Mascarenhas 1, S. Low Gonzalez 2); Gold/Brazil - Aurora Celtic Sky/Argentina - Divisional Sponsor Open A. Stalteri 1) vs Silver/Austria 1 (T. 1, S. Steeles 1) vs Forest/Portugal - Supporters Club 5 (R. Lidster 4, E. Pears 1) Road BMW 1 (L. Bondarewski 1); Ruscica 1); Sky/Argentina 3 vs Marwick Manufacturing Inc 1; Kelly/Russia vs Navy/Czech Republic 6 (J. Coker 1, A. Red/Poland - Aurora Home Hardware Orange/Netherlands 3; U8G Tues - July 8 - 1 (L. Telizyn 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 0; Cogswell 1, N. Keizer 3, I. Hipel 1); Building Centre 3 (E. Velovic 2, E. McKay 1) Fuschia/Spain - R & J Concepts 1 (K. July 22 - Royal/Scotland - Divisional Royal/Scotland - Industrial Alliance 4 vs vs Gold/Brazil - AIIM 1 (C. Gibson 1); MacFarlane 1) vs Navy/Czech Republic- Sponsor Michelberger Orthodontics 3 (E. Red/Poland - SAC Summer Camps 3; July 17 - Gold/Brazil - AIIM 2 (S. Jamieson York Catholic Teachers 4 (E. Bellerby 3, I. Clarke 2, H. Perlmutter 1) vs Kelly/Russia - U9BM STANDINGS 2) vs Fuschia/Spain - WOWIT 4 (S. Nanos 1, West 1); Sky/Argentina - York Catholic Divisional Sponsor Michelberger TEAM W L T Pts S. Carmosino 2, T. Mikula 1); Teachers 2 (L. Toffolo 1, V. Carriere 1) vs Orthodontics 0; Maroon/Japan - Divisional Orange 0000 Orange/Netherlands -Canadian Vascular Forest/Portugal 2 (M. Bertola 1, I. Pennington Sponsor Michelberger Orthodontics 5 (S. Navy0000 Labs 0 vs Royal/Scotland - Wait's 1); Royal/Scotland - EMBA Inc 1 (A. DaSilva Steeles 4, R. Tutolo 1) vs Red0000 Bathroom Plus 1 (C. Long 1); Red/Poland - 1) vs Orange/Netherlands - Pizza Pizza 1 Orange/Netherlands -Divisional Sponsor Sky0000 Aurora Home Hardware Building Centre 5 (M. Jolly 1); Red/Poland - Priestly Michelberger Orthodontics 4 (J. Colwell 2, Royal0000 (E. Velovic 2, E. McKay 1, B. Howell 3, J. Demolition Inc 3 (C. Bulmer 1, K. Mannella 2) B. Gibbons 1, M. Jakubas 1); Sky/Argentina- Gold0000 Petsinis 1, B. Hallam 1) vs Sky/Argentina - vs Gold/Brazil - Meridian Credit Union 2 (Z. Divisional Sponsor Michelberger U9B M/W - July 21 - Royal/Scotland - Divisional Sponsor Open Road BMW 0; Hipel 1, L. Niblock 1); Orthodontics 4 (L. Brock 3, K. Dajia 1) vs Divisional Sponsor Open Road BMW 6 (C. July 24 - Sky/Argentina - Divisional July 15 - Orange/Netherlands - Pizza Pizza Fuschia/Spain - Divisional Sponsor Devogel 2, J. Fallavollita 2, A. Warner 2) vs Sponsor Open Road BMW 6 (L. Finlay 2, H. 1 (L. Hemburrow 1) vs Fuschia/Spain - R & Michelberger Orthodontics 0; Navy/Czech Navy/Czech Republic 4 (A. Zori 1, E. McGhui Pryce 2, K. Devries 2) vs Gold/Brazil - AIIM J Concepts 0; Gold/Brazil - Meridian Credit Republic - Divisional Sponsor 2, A. Bumani 1); Gold/Brazil - York Catholic 1 (S. Jamieson 1); Fuschia/Spain - WOWIT 5 Union 1 (N. Sir 1) vs Sky/Argentina - York Michelberger Orthodontics 2 (C. Peck 1, A. Teachers 2 (E. Lambert 2) vs (S. Nanos 1, S. Carmosino 2, M. Colasimone Catholic Teachers 1 (V. Carriere 1); DeAngelis 1) vs Gold/Brazil - Divisional Orange/Netherlands 1 (A. Clark 1); 1) vs Orange/ Netherlands - Canadian Royal/Scotland - EMBA Inc 4 (K. Bulgaretti Sponsor Michelberger Orthodontics 2 (V. Sky/Argentina - Divisional Sponsor Open Vascular Labs 5 (J. Durbano 1, S. Pietrolungo 1, J. Kearney 1, S. Macleod 1, M. Herce 1) vs Petinarelis 2); Road BMW 2 (M. Valvasori 2) vs 2, N. Iliadis 2); Royal/Scotland - Wait's Navy/Czech Republic - York Catholic July 29 - Royal/Scotland - Divisional Red/Poland - Supreme Collision Centre 7 Bathroom Plus 2 (K. Robb 1, C. Long 1) vs Teachers 0; Red/Poland - Priestly Sponsor Michelberger Orthodontics 0 vs (J. Samson 2, E. Turner 5); Red/Poland - Aurora Home Hardware Demolition Inc 3 (C. Bulmer 2, M. Tencinger Sky/Argentina - Divisional Sponsor U9B M/W STANDINGS Building Centre 4 (S. Corbett 1, J. Petsinis 1, 1) vs Forest/Portugal - Meridian Credit Michelberger Orthodontics 4 (K. Dajia 1, L. TEAM W L T Pts E. Velovic 2); Union 4 (M. Bertola 2, R. Meehan 1, L. Peters Brock 1, C. Whelan 1, G. Corsetti 1); Orange 0000 July 31 - Fuschia/Spain - WOWIT won by 1); Gold/Brazil - Divisional Sponsor Navy0000 default; Orange/Netherlands - Canadian July 22 - Red/Poland-Priestly Demolition Michelberger Orthodontics 3 (V. Lin 1, V. Red0000 Vascular Labs 3 (N. Iliadis 1, S. Gupta 1, E. Inc 1 (K. Mannella 1) vs Petinarelis 1, J. Tiberio 1) vs Maroon/Japan Sky0000 Colin 1) vs Red/Poland - Aurora Home Orange/Netherlands - Pizza Pizza 4 (M. Jolly - Divisional Sponsor Michelberger Royal0000 Hardware Building Centre 4 (B. Howell 2, E. 1, C. Finlay 1, F. Grassa 1, A. McGregor 1); Orthodontics 3 (M.Tantalo 1, S. Steeles 1, R. Gold0000 Velovic 2); Royal/Scotland - Wait's Fuschia/Spain - R & J Concepts 3 (R. Megit Tutolo 1); Kelly/Russia - Divisional Sponsor U10B M/W - July 9 - Kelly/Russia 5 (E. Faber Bathroom Plus 6 (K. Palmer 3, S. McGee 3, 1, L. Flores 1, K. Chang 1) vs Gold/Brazil - Michelberger Orthodontics 1 (L. Dubeau 1) 3, J. Kleine 1, Z. Razak 1) vs Royal/Scotland K. Robb 1, C. Vanstipout 1) vs Gold/Brazil - Meridian Credit Union 1 (K. Tsironikos 1); vs Red/Poland - Aurora Landscape 0; - Aurora Orthodontics 2 (C. Dyer 2); AIIM 1 (S. Boisseau 1); Royal/Scotland - EMBA Inc 4 (S. Issa 2, A. Fuschia/Spain - Divisional Sponsor Silver/Austria 2 (J. Schachter 1, M. Heese 1) U10G STANDINGS DaSilva 1, K. Bulgaretti 1) vs Sky/Argentina Michelberger Orthodontics 6 (J. Scott 2, K. vs Sky/Argentina 0; Maroon/Japan 6 (B. TEAM W L T Pts - York Catholic Teachers 1 (V. Carriere 1); Melo 1, E. Lloyd 1, J. Rosano 1, P.Snider 1) vs Russel 2, D. McConnell 1, J. Sangha 1, G. Red 13 2 2 29 Navy/Czech Republic - York Catholic Forest/Portugal - Marwick Manufacturing Dynes 1, C. Smith 1, J. McKay 1) vs Orange 12 3 3 21 Teachers 5 (K. Johnson 1, E. Bellerby 4) vs Inc 1 (G. DaSilva 1); Orange/Netherlands - Orange/Netherlands 2 (J. Chapman 1, M. Fuschia 13 5 2 20 Forest/Portugal 2 (R. Meehan 2); Divisional Sponsor Michelberger Gardner 1); Navy/Czech Republic - Core Royal135416 July 29 - Red/Poland - Priestly Demolition Orthodontics 2 (J. Colwell 1, E. White 1) vs Micro Technology 5 (E. Woodhead 1, M. Sky 13 7 4 10 Inc 2 (N. Manjarres 2) vs Royal/Scotland - Navy/Czech Republic 7 (N. Mete 5, J. Stel 4, Tanel 1, J. Edyt 3) vs Gold/Brazil 5; Gold 12 7 3 9 EMBA Inc 3 (S. Issa 1, J. Kearney 1, S. S. Restivo 2); Red/Poland - HSBC Bank Canada 5 (L. U11B M/W - July 16 - Orange/Netherlands 1 McLeod 1); Forest/Portugal 0 vs Aug 12 - Orange/Netherlands - Divisional Verre 2, M. Dowling 1, M. Tyndall 1, N. (A. Santos 1) vs Forest/Portugal - SSL Fuschia/Spain - R & J Concepts 5 (J. Sporul Sponsor Michelberger Orthodontics 5 (A. Campbell 1) vs Forest/Portugal - Aurora Chartered Accountants 6 (J. Maxwell 1, G. 2, R. Megit 2, L. Flores 1, K. Chang 1); DiMaio 2, M. Petit 1, B. Gibbons 1, C. Bonnano Cable Internet 0; Wood 2, J. Sherwood 1, J. Power 2); Orange/Netherlands - Pizza Pizza 0 vs 1) vs Royal/Scotland - Divisional Sponsor July 16 - Kelly/Russia 1 (E. Faber 1) vs Red/Poland - Hollidge Family Dentistry 1 Sky/Argentina - York Catholic Teachers 5 Michelberger Orthodontics 2 (S. Red/Poland - HSBC Bank Canada 3 (M. (A. Rival 1) vs Royal/Scotland - Splash Car (V. Brochu 3, V. Carriere 2, A. Sandiford 1); Cunningham 1, E. Clarke 1); Kelly/Russia - Tyndal 1, C. Tripp 1, N. Campbell 1); Wash 6 (J. Laird 4, S. Diaz 3, D. Middleton 2); Gold/Brazil- Meridian Credit Union 4 (Z. Divisional Sponsor Michelberger Gold/Brazil 1 (N. Hatzitolios 1) vs Sky/Austria 3 (D. Pierson 2, T. Boston 1) vs Hipel 2, N. Sir 1, S. Fanuzzi 1) vs Navy/Czech Orthodontics 0 vs Sky/Argentina - Sky/Argentina 5 (J. Morello 2, V.Nguyen 1, D. Gold/Brazil 1 (L. Camick 1); Republic - York Catholic Teachers 0; Divisional Sponsor Michelberger Mettel 1, R. D'Antimo 1); Maroon/Japan 3 (J. July 30 - Red/Poland - Hollidge Family U8/9G M/W - July 24 - Forest/Portugal - Orthodontics 3 (L. Brock 1, C. Whelan 1, F. Gardner 1, N. Rosati 1, E. Alterman 1) vs Dentistry 5 (C. Screech 1, K. Green 2, R. Nantucket Woodworking Ltd 4 (J. Hardy 3, Stewart 1); Navy/Czech Republic - Silver/Austria 2 (J. Chapman 1, M. Gardner Ouwroules 1, N. O'Hearn 1) vs M. Cantelope 1) vs Royal/Scotland - Divisional Sponsor Michelberger 1); Navy/Czech Republic - Core Micro Sky/Argentina 1 (A. Williamson 1); Homelife Cimerman Realty Brokerage 2 (E. Orthodontics 7 (C. Peck 2, N. Mete 3, K. Technology 4 (M. Tanel 1, C. Eby 3); Navy/Czech Republic 5 (M. Galajda 3, A. Butler 1, K. Turner 1); Grekula 1, K. Belgue 1, D. Bova 1, A. Forest/Portugal - Aurora Cable Internet 4 Bernier 1, T. Allan 1) vs Royal/Scotland - U8B M/W - July 16 - Gold/Brazil 3 (P.Klein 1, DeAngelis 1, S. Restivo 1) vs vs Royal/Scotland - Aurora Orthodontics 4 Splash Car Wash 3 (S. Diaz 2, D. THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008 - 15

Aurora Youth SOCCER RESULTS

Middleton 1); Renovations 1 (D. Skolud 1); Gold/Brazil - Hadley 1) vs Royal/Scotland 5 (J. Bletcher U16/18B Mon - July 7 - Navy/Czech Aug 13 - Forest/Portugal - SSL Chartered Hartwell Thayer Financial Services 0 vs 3, S. Fusco 1, D. Kovacs 1); Sky/Argentina 4 Republic - Freshwave Chiropractic 8 (D. Accountants 5 (J. Maxwell 2, A. Grant 1, G. Navy/Czech Republic - Gringler, Iskov, (E. Cristillo 2, G. Bauset 2) vs Navy/Czech Bisogno 4, R. Joynt 1, M. Lerner 1, S. Wood 2, J. Power 1) vs Sky/Argentina 0; Lerner 2 (M. Duguay 1, K. Dimatulac 1); Republic 6 (C. Annear 2, L. Driedger 2, A. McCartney 1, D. White 1) vs Gold/Brazil 3 Red/Poland - Hollidge Family Dentistry 5 Orange/Netherlands - Forever Hair Studio Oliviera 1, A. Patridge 1); Silver/Austria 1 (A. (A. Colacitti 1, K. Nyithral 1, J. Russel 1); (C. Screech 2, A. Rival 1, C. Campbell 1, T. 2 (B. Richards 1, M. Quadrini 1) vs Kerezi 1) vs Gold/Brazil 3 (C. Boyce 3); Red/Poland - Port Royal Mills 1 (M. Simeoni Runco 1, N. O'Hearn 1, D. Kangas 1, N. Gnon Royal/Scotland - Innovative Fire Systems Orange/Netherlands 5 (D. McConnell 1, B. 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 5 (M. Mikhaili 3, 2, A. Movin 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 0; Inc 0; Long 4) vs Red/Poland 1 (D. Reil 1); M. Nealson 1, J. Pellarin 1); Royal/Scotland - Royal/Scotland - Splash Car Wash 6 (J. Aug 12 - Navy/Czech Republic - Gringler, July 29 - Gold/Brazil 4 (M. Wooder 1, S. Dr. Orscel's Drillers 5 (S. Biase 1, B. Cody 1, Laird 1, S. Diaz 1, D. Middleton 1, D. Durant 1, Iskov, Lerner 1 (K. Jones 1) vs Sirbovan 1, M. Garner 2) vs G. Iaboni 1, M. Kurktsci 1, G. Nych 1) vs S. Semenaro 1, Y. Kakush 1) vs Gold/Brazil Orange/Netherlands - Forever Hair Studio Orange/Netherlands 4 (J. Eberlin 2, B. Long Sky/Argentina 2 (C. lau 1, S. Park 1); 3 (N. Budichuk 1, A. Petrossi 2); 1 (M. Beltran 1); Royal/Scotland - Innovative 2); Navy/Czech Republic 8 (C. Annear 4, A. Sky/Argentina 2 (I. Gasic 1, C. Lau 1) vs Aug 13 - Royal/Scotland - Splash Car Wash Fire Systems Inc 4 (S. Hendy 2, E. Fisher 2) Oliviera 3, B. Strachan 2) vs Forest/Portugal Red/Poland - Port Royal Mills 3 (H. Akbar 1, 6 (J. Laird 1, S. Diaz 1, D. Middleton 1, D. vs Red/Poland - Scotia Bank 2 (A. Cortese 3 (S. Dinning 2, A. Guimmarra 1); A. Silaev 1, M. Tocchet 1); Gold/Brazil 4 (M. Durant 1, S. Semenaro 1, Y. Kakush 1) vs 1, P.Lau 1); Silver/Austria 4 (E. Jones 1, J. Medieros 1, J. Russel 1, J. Gelder 2, N. Dinallo- Gold/Brazil 3 (N. Budichuk 1, A. Petrossi 2) ; U12G STANDINGS Schweinberger 1, R. Rival 2) vs Red/Poland Shut out) vs Orange/Netherlands 0; U11B STANDINGS TEAM W L T Pts 1 (D. Reil 1); Royal/Scotland 0 vs Navy/Czech Republic - Freshwave TEAM W L T Pts Orange 70627 Sky/Argentina 5 (K. Ozols 1, E. Cristillo 1, C. Chiropractic 1 (J. Uguccioni 1) vs Red92128 Navy72425 Freitas 2, A. Scott 1, G. Bauset 2, R. McFarlane Royal/Scotland - Dr. Orschel's Drillers 5 (A. Navy81327 Sky44416 2); Cantarutti 1, B. Coady 1, G. Iaboni 1, R. Silver 65119 Red25612 Aug 12 - Gold/Brazil 10 (S. Sirbovan 4, C. Pizzurro 2); Orange/Netherlands 4 (E. Forest 54318 Gold 26410 Boyce 2, L. Battiston 2, J. Caruso 1, S. May 1) DeRoos 1, M. D'Andrea 1, M. Mikhaili 1, M. Sky54318 Royal27410 vs Forest/Portugal 5 (P.Chung 1, C. Hadley Nealson 1) vs Sky/Argentina 2 (K. Boettcher Royal57015 U13B- No scores reported from the coach 1, N. D'Souza 1, S. Castillo 1, A. Guimmarra 1); 1, J. Gonzalez 1); Red/Poland - Port Royal Gold 2828 or convenor Navy/Czech Republic 3 (L. Driedger 2, G. Mills 3 (M. Khamissa 2, K. Woods 1) vs Orange 1 10 1 4 U13B STANDINGS Bresani 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 4 (S. Navy/Czech Republic - Freshwave U11G - July 14 - Navy/Czech Republic 1 (S. TEAM W L T Pts Glaysher 1, T. Cho 1, B. Long 2); Red/Poland Chiropractic 3 (D. Bisogno 1, M. Joynt 2); Fusco 1) vs Red/Poland - Summers & Sky 11 1 1 34 3 (D. Dilena 2, T. Nelson 1) vs Sky/Argentina Royal/Scotland - Dr. Orschel's Drillers 3 (G. Smith 1 (H. Kenea 1); Gold/Brazil - Century Royal73324 4 (A. Scott 2, G. Bauset 1, J. Panopoulos 1); Iaboni 1, R. Pizzurro 1, T. Sandhaus 1) vs 21 Martin Read 6 (K. Walsh 2, K. Wood 1, J. Navy66119 U14/15B STANDINGS Gold/Brazil 4 (M. Madeiros 1, K. Nyitrai 1, N. Devries 2, E. Currie 1) vs Royal/Scotland - Gold 57116 TEAM W L T Pts Whelan 2); Dr. Weeden 1 (C. Dusome 1); Orange 49012 Navy 10 2 1 31 July 28 - Gold/Brazil 5 (J. Bentolila 2, C. Forest/Portugal 1 (T. Issaria 1) vs Red 3 10 0 9 Silver75122 DiVincenzo 1, M. Medeiros 1, N. Whelan 1) vs Fuschia/Spain - Royal LePage Cathy Stuart U13G M/W - July 2 - Gold/Brazil - Omars Forest 76021 Sky/Argentina 2 (J. Gonzalez 1, M. Lamanna 2 (S. Sabatini 1, A. Depiero 1); Shoes 0 vs Orange/Netherlands 2 (K. Sky65220 1); Navy/Czech Republic - Freshwave July 21 - Fucshia/Spain - Royal LePage Nogueira 1, L. Hunter 1); Navy/Czech Gold 54419 Chiropractic 4 (D. Bisogno 2, J. White 1, M. Cathy Stuart 3 (F.Logue 2, H. Mittertreiner 1) Republic 1 (A. Iaboni 1) vs Canadian Rite Royal66119 Yeatman 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 3 (H. vs Navy/Czech Republic 2 (H. Park 2); Rate 6 (T. Mansillo 1, S. Pacione 1, T. Foote 1, Orange 46315 Kane 1, M. Mikhaili 1, M. Nealon 1); Royal/Scotland - Dr. Weeden 0 vs I. Sortino 1); Forest/Portugal 5 (K. Camick 1, Red 1 12 0 3 Royal/Scotland - Dr. Orschel's Drillers 2 (M. Forest/Portugal 5 (R. Bell 4, K. Gram 1); R. Lalsingh 1, K. McMullen 1, M. Luker 2) vs U14/15G T/Th - July 10 - Fuschia/Spain - Dr. Kurkshi 1, G. Nych 1) vs Red/Poland - Port Red/Poland - Summers & Smith 3 (S. Fusco Pink/Spain 0; Royal/Scotland 0 vs Weaver's Drillers 3 (C. Fulton 1, M. Nisbet 1, Royal Mills 0; 2, K. Long 1) vs Gold/Brazil - Century 21 Sky/Argentina 4 (R. Razak 2, K. Brock 2); F. Ambrosie 1) vs Forest/Portugal 5 (V. Aug 11 - Navy/Czech Republic - Freshwave Martin Read 2 (K. Wood 1, E. Thompson 1); July 9 - Orange/Netherlands 2 (K. Nogueira Partland 3, A. Rustico 1, C. Palandra 1); Chiropractic 7 (D. Bisogno 4, M. Yeatman 3) Aug 11 - Royal/Scotland - Dr. Weeden 1 (A. 1, L. Hunter 1) vs Forest/Portugal 1 (K. Royal/Scotland - K.P Bronze 0 vs vs Sky/Argentina 4 (T. Friars 1, J. Gonzalez Pietrolungo 1) vs Navy/Czech Republic 0; Camick 1); Navy/Czech Republic 1 (K. Navy/Czech Republic 5 (A. Rulli 1, M. Masci 1, C. Lau 1, K. Town 1); Red/Poland - Port Forest/Portugal 2 (T.Issaris 1, M. Gans 1) vs Weller 1) vs Sky/Argentina 3 (M. Mezza 2, 1, E. Wahab 1, S. Bilotta 2); Gold/Brazil - Royal Mills 4 (J. Sperduti 1, M. Tocchet 2, J. Gold/Brazil - Century 21 Martin Read 0; S. Berube 1); Red/Poland - Canadian Rite Alutron Modules Inc 2 (S. Cork 1, J. Arnew Yeung 1) vs Gold/Brazil 5 (M. Medieros 3, K. Fuschia/Spain - Royal LePage Cathy Stuart Rate 2 vs Royal/Scotland 1; 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 2 (C. Faiello 2); Nyithrai 1, J. Russel 1); Royal/Scotland - Dr. 2 (M. Baile 1, A. Depiero 1) vs Red/Poland - July 16 - Gold/Brazil - Omars Shoes 0 vs Sky/Argentina 2 (J. Nerling 2) vs Orschel's Drillers 3 (B. Coady 1, F. Lenuzza Summers & Smith 1 (J. Blasi 1); Red/Poland - Canadian Rite Rate 4 (S. Maroon/Japan 2 (J. Staver 2); Kelly/Russia 1, R. Pizzurro 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 6 U11G STANDINGS Pacione 1, I. Sartino 1, E. Scalise 1, H. O'Hara 2 (J. Bever 1, C. Layton 1) vs Red/Poland - (C. Charitou 1, E. DeRoos 1, S. Longhin 1, M. TEAM W L T Pts 1); Navy/Czech Republic 4 (A. Iaboni 3, M. Chevlier 2 (D. Cantarutti 1, G. McIlraith 1); Mikhaili 3); Forest 92128 Sykula 1) vs Forest/Portugal 3 (K. McMullen July 17 - Sky/Argentina 1 (J. Nerling 1) vs U16/18B STANDINGS Fuschia 73223 1, L. Dynes 1, R. Lalsingh 1); Royal/Scotland Forest/Portugal 2 (V. Partland 1, S. Yacoub TEAM W L T Pts Royal65119 6 (J. Neudorf 1, S. Mester 1, C. Stupart 1, E. 1); Gold/Brazil - Alutron Modules Inc.0 vs Royal83327 Red56116 Topping 1) vs Orange/Netherlands 1 (N. Royal/Scotland - K.P. Bronze 4 (T. Navy71526 Gold 37211 Prsa 1); Sky/Argentina 3 (S. Berube 1, K. Dibartolanee 3, D. Oomen 1); Navy/Czech Gold74223 Navy1836 Brock 1, C. Debney 1) vs Pink/Spain 0; Republic 2 (M. Bloom 2) vs Red/Poland - Orange 66119 U12B T/Th - July 22 - Red/Poland - Hollidge U13G STANDINGS Chevlier 3 (L. Rowbottom 1, D. Cantautti 1, G. Sky2939 Family Dentistry 3 (L. Martineau 1, I. TEAM W L T Pts McIlraith 1); Orange/Netherlands 3 (R. Red2928 Hambrook 1, A. Harrison 1) vs Gold/Brazil - Red 10 1 1 31 Knetsch 2, R. Swain 1) vs Fuschia/Spain - U16/18G - Divisional Sponsor Upper HSBC Bank Canada 2 (B. Osei 2); Sky90330 Dr. Weaver's Drillers 1 (F. Abrose 1); Canada Mall- No scores reported from Orange/Netherlands - Dr. Steiner's Drillers Royal54318 Kelly/Russia 0 vs Maroon/Japan 1 (J. coach or convenor 0 vs Sky/Argentina 2 (M. Pelkola 1, S. Taylor Orange 55116 Staver 1); U16/18G STANDINGS 1); Nazy/Czech Republic - CIBC 0 vs Navy56116 July 24 - Forest/Portugal 6 (S. Lerner 2, V. TEAM W L T Pts Royal/Scotland - Barb Blaser Remax 6 (M. Forest 35312 Partland 3, V. DelPlavignano 1) vs Red73122 Slack 3, C. Child 1, S. D'arcy 2); Gold 0744 Gold/Brazil - Alutron Modules Inc 2 (A. Navy74021 U12B STANDINGS Fuschia 0922 Moffat 1, T. Askew 1); Fuschia/Spain - Dr. Royal73021 TEAM W L T Pts U14/15B T/Th - Divisional Sponsor Upper Weaver's Drillers 1 (M. Nisbet 1) vs Sky53217 Royal103131 Canada Mall - July 8 - Sky/Argentina 4 (E. Sky/Argentina 2 (V. Cheung 1, B. Buckley 1); Fuschia 55015 Gold 84226 Cristillo 1, C. Freitas 1, G. Bauset 2) vs Maroon/Japan 1 (K. McGrath 1) vs Orange 45114 Navy75223 Forest/Portugal 5 (C. Hadley 5); Gold/Brazil Navy/Czech Republic 3 (M. Blom 1, E. Forest 37010 Red76122 3 (C. Boyce 1, D. Perryman 1, M. Garner 1) vs Wahab 1, B. Andrews 1); Gold1923 Sky 4 10 0 12 Navy/Czech Republic 3 (A. Partridge 2, C. July 31 - Sky/Argentina 3 (E. Wood 1, K. U19/25G - No scores reported from coach Orange 2 10 2 8 Annear 1); Orange/Netherlands 7 (S. Hayes 1, V. Cheung 1) vs Royal/Scotland - or convenor U12G T/Th - July 15 Red/Poland - Scotia Glaysher 5, D. McConnell 2) vs K.P Bronze 1 (J. Costa 1); Gold/Brazil - U19/25G T/TH STANDINGS Bank 1 (A. Cortese 1) vs Navy/Czech Silver/Austria 7 (T. Brewer 5, J. Hudon 1, E. Alutron Modules Inc 0 vs Maroon/Japan 2 TEAM W L T Pts Republic- Gringler,Iskov, Lerner 3 (C. Abel 1); Red/Poland 0 vs Royal/Scotland (J. Stover 1); Navy/Czech Republic 1 (B. Orange 11 1 0 33 Walker 1, M. Duguay 1, K. Dimatual 1); 5 (L. Niblock 1, J. Bletcher 2, L. Judges 1, J. Andrews 1) vs Forest/Portugal 0; Red84125 Orange/Netherlands - Forever Young Hair Custodio 1); Orange/Netherlands 5 (R. Knetsch 4, A. Sky56217 Studio 5 (H. Foss 1, M. Beltran 2, A. Giacomi July 15 - Orange/Netherlands 2 (S. Nikokic 1) vs Kelly/Russia 5 (C. Layton 3, J. Navy46214 1, M. Quadrini 1) vs Gold/Brazil - Hartwell Glaysher 1, R. Evans 1) vs Forest/Portugal McNamee 2); Red/Poland - Chevlier 5 (L. Royal48113 Thayer Financial Services Group 1 (L. 7 (A. Woodward 1, S. Dinning 3, B. Puskar 2, Crowley 1, A. Morisani 1, D. Cantarutti 3) vs Gold 1 8 4 7 Seninara 1); C. Hadley 3); Navy/Czech Republic 9 (C. Fuschia/Spain Dr. Weaver's Drillers 0; July 22 - Red/Poland - Scotia Bank 2 (P.Lau Annear 2, B. Strachan 3, D. Melo 1, L. Driedger U14/15G STANDINGS COMPETITIVE STINGERS RESULTS - 1, J. Hookey 1) vs Gold/Brazil - Hartwell 1, A. Oliviera 3, R. Valvasori 1) vs TEAM W L T Pts Thayer Financial Services 2 (D. Pletsas 2); Red/Poland 4 (D. Dilena 1, T.Nelson 1, D. Reil Navy82226 GAME OF THE WEEK Orange/Netherlands - Forever Young Hair 1, L. Morra 1); Silver/Austria 10 (M. Zuber 1, Maroon61523 One team, one club, one town. Come out and Studio 5 (B. Richards 2, M. Beltran 3) vs R. Rival 1, A. Selski 1, T. Brewer 5, J. Forest 64220 support our players. Enjoy the atmosphere and Sky/Argentina - White Pine Renovations 0; Schweinberger 2) vs Sky/Argentina 5 (E. Sky53419 be apart of the AYSC spirit. The GAME OF Navy/Czech Republic 7 (M. Duguay 3, R. Cristillo 2, A. Scott 3); Gold/Brazil 0 vs Royal46214 THE WEEK runs throughout the summer. Smith 2, C. Walker 2, T. Lerner 1, J. Kampen 1) Royal/Scotland 5 (J. Bletcher 1, L. Judges 1, Fuscia 46214 vs Royal/Scotland - Innovative Fire D. Kovacs 3, A. Pitura 1, S. Bromley 1, D. Red35413 UPCOMING GAMES: Systems Inc 2 (J. Vasilou 1, S. Murray 1); Montgomery 1); Gold 47113 Complete listings and the GAME OF THE July 29 - Red/Poland - Scotia Bank 4 (L. July 22 - Forest/Portugal 8 (A. Woodward 1, Kelly36312 WEEK results can be found on the club's web- Schilter 1, J. Hookey 3) vs White Pine M. Skoulikas 1, S. Dinning 4, B. Puskar 1, C. Orange 36312 site: www.aysc.ca . 16 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 26, 2008

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Society, the July First year a Dinner Dance was held The town also claims Keeping your web site Committee and citizen mem- and for the first time in history all Joseph Fleury as the well- Gone in visitors longer means bers and was known as the living Aurora Mayors were in known manufacturer of the Centquar Ad Hoc Committee attendance. Fleury plow sold Canada-wide more business. for Aurora's "CENTury and a They included Ross Linton and acclaimed as best in the QUARter Celebrations". (1944-47), Dr. Crawford Rose field. The first event of the cele- (1948-1949 and 1952-1954), In 1953 the Town celebrated 15 Let Aurora Online’s web bration was a picnic in the Town Keith Nisbet (1961-1963), the Centennial of the arrival of Park. Clarence Davis (1964-1968), the first steam train in Upper design strategies attract Citizens were encouraged Dick Illingworth (1969-1973 Canada. seconds! business and get you to pack a picnic lunch and eat at and 1982-1984), Evelyn Buck The Town celebrated its the park starting at noon with (1973-1976), George Timpson Centennial as a Village in 1963 results. music provided by a 31-piece (1977- 1981) and John West with many special events. military band. (1985 -1991). An Aurora Centennial Coin A strawberry and ice cream In carrying out research for was minted featuring a locomo- • Portal solutions dessert was available for 50 the historic event, a question tive commemorating the first • Online surveys cents. arose as to whether Aurora was train and the flames of the rising Aurora and District Historical celebrating its 125th or 134th sun to honour the Goddess of • Real Estate solutions Society members hosted tours birthday.Aurora was incorporat- the Dawn. of the town's historical areas. ed as a Village in 1863 and its As part of the Centennial •Web hosting There was an ecumenical first council elected. Celebrations a Chain of Office service at 2.45 p.m. with partic- But in 1854 Aurora was con- for the Mayor was commis- • eCommerce ipation by all town churches. stituted as a Police Village sioned and was first worn by The following night the under a bylaw adopted by the the late Mayor Keith Nisbet. 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Warrant Officer William Nicholson was They are seen on the streets or shop- rary sign announcing it was the new home selected as the Top Cadet and received the ping in the stores and they are accessible. of the Aurora Chamber. BEST 1978 CADET trophy from W/C Illingworth as Yet the voter turnout at municipal elec- Rosalyn Gonsalves was general man- Commanding Officer of the Corps, Major tions is dismal and the 2003 municipal ager. The Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps Bert Jacques, looked on. election indicated a growing trend in voter The town-owned building was leased to apathy. the Chamber for $2 per year. It hit a new low of 25 per cent in the Later the province downloaded the sec- Cable shows terminate Town of East Gwillimbury where the mayor tion of Yonge Street running through York was acclaimed and a high of 50 per cent in Region to the region and in February, and this time became more and a series of programs From page 1 King Township where the battle over growth 2002, regional council agreed to the trans- involved in the program to was arranged. and the “Big Pipe” were major issues. fer of land on which the trailer was located Chorus. the extent of interviewing As a result of public sup- In Vaughan, Newmarket and Aurora to the town. “They said our show was candidates, whether they port and with the encour- where the incumbent mayors were chal- After spending 17 years in the deterio- cancelled due to lack of won or lost. agement of Mr. Irvine they lenged by newcomers the turnout was 31 rating trailer, the staff moved into the old resources - whatever that Then for the 1980 munic- decided to host a weekly per cent in Vaughan and Newmarket and Victoria Street Library while the trailer was means - and something ipal election he wondered show which they named 33 per cent in Aurora. demolished to make way for a new 1,400 about not enough viewers,” why he was going to “Our Town” designed to Following the election, then Newmarket square foot office building which was ready he said. Newmarket when there was make citizens more aware of Mayor Tom Taylor established a committee for occupancy in December, 2002 “Our Town” started in a cable station in Aurora. the people, the organiza- to research and attempt to understand the In July, 2001, Aurora Council approved 1976 when Mary Blackwell, At that time Ron Wallace tions and the events that problem of voter apathy in municipal elec- an expenditure of $25,000 to purchase the then general manager of was editor of the Aurora helped to make up Aurora. tions. property from the region which was then Jarmain Cable, now Rogers Banner and was very inter- The first “Our Town” was The committee was comprised of four leased to the Chamber for 20 years. Cable TV in Newmarket ested in the project as a joint telecast in November, 1980, current or past politicians and about eight The Chamber replaced the building at invited Mr. Illingworth to effort between The Banner and featured Bud Rodger, citizens with a schedule for a report to its cost as money had been set aside over participate in the station's and Aurora Cable. CAO of Aurora. council prior to the 2006 municipal elec- the years, but it needed a long-term lease. live coverage of the 1976 Aurora Cable owner Jim Shortly afterwards due tion. Newmarket municipal Irvine was also very interest- to a transfer to an Etobicoke The turnout for the 2006 election was 35 EXOTIC BIRDS IN AURORA election. ed and said the station could paper, it became necessary per cent, up four per cent from 2003 and At that time he was provide the equipment and for Wallace to leave the there was a question if it was worth the Aurora's Bert Post didn't have to travel employed with the Ministry technical staff if Wallace and show leaving Illingworth $25,000 cost of the research and study, but too far to view exotic birds as he had a vir- of Municipal Affairs and was Illingworth would be the as the sole host and except it was seen as a start. tual United Nations of warblers in his back- asked to provide back- on-air hosts, to which for short breaks during the There's still two years left until the 2010 yard, including African love birds, ground about the Municipal they agreed. summer months, “Our Town” municipal election and it might be a good Bengalese finch, Chinese quail, Indian dia- Elections Act and other They also agreed that if was telecast every week idea for Aurora Council to follow the mond doves and Australian cockatiels and legislation dealing with they were going to telecast featuring local non-profit Newmarket example and create an Ad Hoc budgies in his menagerie of about 70 birds, municipal elections. the election results, they and charity organizations Election Task Force to investigate why No stranger to the animal kingdom, the He was invited back for should interview all the can- and their work in the seven out of 10 people don't bother to vote McDonald Drive resident was a policy the 1978 municipal elections didates before the election community. at municipal elections. development supervisor with the wildlife Just a thought. branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources, although bird species was not LOCATING THE CHAMBER OFFICE part of his responsibilities. He is a bird fancier and has been for Over the years the office for the Aurora several years. Chamber of Commerce has been in sever- Born in the Netherlands, he was six al locations and by June, 1985, it was years old when he took some sparrows located in the Old Town Hall on Yonge under his wing, so to speak. Street. He moved to Aurora in 1968 and at first At the time, it was staffed by local high kept birds native to Ontario and then TWO DAYS ONLY! school student, Kim Murray. branched out to other world-wide birds. $ $ During the fall of 1984 the developer for Neighbourhood children and adults SAT. SEPT. 6TH TO SUN. SEPT. 7TH 60 - 75 Lakeview Estates announced that their often dropped by to watch and even hold 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. sales trailer would be donated to the town the birds and Mr. Post was only too happy INSTANT REBATES for use as a tourism office or possibly a to oblige. FROM YORK REGION home for the Chamber of Commerce. Where are the birds today? The developer said he would pay the cost of moving the trailer to a site to be DID SWIMMING POOL WHEELCHAIRS selected. EVER COME? Some years earlier, the Ministry of Transportation had acquired property at In May, 2005, the Accessibility Advisory the southeast corner of Vandorf Road and Committee inspected a sample swimming Yonge Street in order to shift the alignment pool wheelchair and was impressed with its of Vandorf Road to the south in order to versatility, which included removable and provide adequate sight lines. adjustable foot and arm rests, a comfort- Arrangements were made with the able seat and its mobility. Ministry for the town to use the unused por- The committee agreed that staff mem-

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September is almost upon us and as I look at the activi- ties for September, I find the Dance Committee has sched- uled Friday evening, September 5th and 19th, commencing at 8 p.m. to get the dance season underway. We have had a good summer so far even if a little damp and I look forward to a good fall. Dancing in the West-McKenzie Hall to big time dance music, presented by the accomplished Charles Sequeira, is a persuasive reason to accept the approach of fall and to enjoy life as it unfolds, one day at a time, and to make the most of it. For those artistically inclined and seeking an outlet for hands-on activities with others who have creative talent also Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees, right, in need of expression, an introduction activity is offered receives a “Bowl For Kids Sake” recognition titled, “Let’s Create”. plaque from Maddy Nichol, manager of fund devel- This will be offered in the craft room each Wednesday at 1 p.m., starting September 3rd and will focus initially, on opment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of York. The easy and affordable projects. MPP led one of three champion teams in the recent If you have any desire and a little talent, please join us 2008 event which raised more than $200,000 for and show some of what you can do and enjoy seeing what children of York Region. The event was held at others can do. Aurora’s Gateway Bowl, corner of Edward Street And then, just possibly, find yourself interested and excit- and Dunning Avenue. ed beyond your imagination with new thought-provoking Auroran photo by David Falconer friends and the expression of more of your innate gifts. Many people possess qualities from birth which unfortu- nately are neither recognized nor expressed ever, so even though you may be daunted just a little or even a lot, give Reading Buddies yourself the opportunity and let good things happen. For more information, call Carol at 905-713-2573. HOMPSO “A Celebration of Culture” is scheduled for Wednesday, program looking Funeral Home September 10th, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., which translates T N into a food festival involving the tasting of a wide array of 530 Industrial Pkwy. S., Aurora L4G 6W8 food samples from around the world. for volunteers Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 Great interest is always apparent where culinary delights The Aurora Public a child. Directors: are presented and allow the flavours and sophisticated food Library is now accepting Applications for high Brent Forrester - Laura Windover - Lorraine Lewis - Taylor Brown - Amy Bauer styles originating in far off cultures, to be fashioned special- applications from volun- school volunteers and ly for us and made accessible at the ASA. teers for the fall session children are available

The ASA, which is the preferred “Port of Call” to so many of the Reading Buddies online and in the Children ¨ of us, will be a hot bed of seniors, where the art and appre- Program. and Young Adult ciation for judging and savouring good food, is a gastronom- A Reading Buddy is a Department and applica- ic pastime beloved by all. library-based program tions are due August 30. www.dignitymemorial.com Two seminars will be available at this attractive and com- for children who have dif- For further information ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services pelling food event, plus live entertainment. ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions ficulty reading at their click on www.library. ~ Affordable Cost Options Incidentally, the new Town Fall 2008 Leisure Guide is grade level. aurora.on.ca or phone the Proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Limited available and many of the programs listed are available at Children between the Library at 905-727-9493. the ASA. ages of seven and 12 will Early registration is always recommended. meet with a high school You may obtain more information at the ASA or by calling volunteer once a week Virginia Ciufo at 905-727-3123, ext. 3610. for a one-hour session, The ASA is equipped with a great commercial style which continues for 10 3RD kitchen, and Bill and Mary Higgins, who operate it, are gear- weeks. 0808 Friday September 5th, 11am until 11pm, Saturday September 6th, 11am ing up for fall, after the summer holiday months. Reading Buddies will until 11pm and Sunday September 7th, 11amuntil 6pm at Machell Park They have a loyal, dedicated and reliable group of seniors concentrate on reading to operate the kitchen and all of them deserve our respect for for pleasure and together LIVE ENTERTAINMENT what they accomplish regularly and so cheerfully. enjoy activities that pro- Now they invite us all to join them for barbecue lunches mote reading and writ- between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. every Thursday, for ing. something special from the grill. The high school volun- TWO FREE SIDE DISHES The Book Club returns on September 8th. teers can earn hours WITH ANY MEAT PURCHASE The club, under the direction of Flo Murray, meets twice a towards their community month on the second and fourth Mondays at 1.30 p.m. in the service while making a Valid on Friday September 5th only. For more informationlog ontowww.e-aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762. reading room. contribution to the life of One book a month is reviewed and the Aurora Arts and Culture fund has assisted with approximately half the costs since 1998. It is worthy of comment to note that the book club has been popular to the point of full capacity on occasion, so if books are of compelling interest, show up September 8th and ensure your place. Each Friday afternoon starting at 1 p.m., the ASA offers Canasta, Bingo, Pickle Ball and in the pool room, Snooker and Billiards for women with instruction if required. These are pleasant and enjoyable pastimes in which any- one can participate and it is incredibly easy to meet new friends and bond quickly. The musical performance of a “Celtic Autumn Concert”, scheduled for Sunday, October 19th, starring Sarah Kyle and
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