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Vol. 7 No. 27 AURORAN, Week of May 8, 2007 905-727-3300 It’s none of their business but town committee wants school to stay on Dunning

Realizing the location of school and playing field facilities respondence received and the schools is a school board deci- and the impact on students. presentation, there was a commu- sion, members of Aurora's gener- In addition resident Stephen nity concern as well as an educa- al committee decided last week to Dupuis appeared before the com- tion issue. take a position on the board's pro- mittee to oppose the proposed Councillor Evelyn Buck recom- posal to move Dr. G. W. Williams move. mended the school board be Secondary School. He pointed out the loss of advised that it was council's pref- They think it should stay where green space that would occur on erence that the school should it is and not be moved to Bayview Dunning Avenue if the school was remain on Dunning Avenue. Avenue. moved compared with what would While agreeing with the motion, Councillors have received be available at the new site. Councillor Evelina MacEachern numerous e-mails and phone calls He spoke of the impact on local moved an amendment which from concerned residents about businesses, environmental con- would send all correspondence to the potential move and the loss of cerns, impact of rezoning and the the school board and that the loss of a legacy. board be advised the Town Hall He said he found it difficult to would be made available for a Street festival understand how the existing community meeting for the gener- school could need more than $22 al public and the meeting be well nearly sold out million in repairs and he asked the advertised. With Aurora’s annual street committee to consider the views of Councillor Buck said she could sale less than a month away, there the residents and become not support MacEachern as it are fewer than 50 booth spaces involved on behalf of the commu- would appear council was assum- remaining to be rented. nity. ing ownership of the issue over Which means that, so far, more Staff members noted that nei- which they had no authority. than 550 spaces have been ther a demolition permit nor a The proposed amendment booked. rezoning application had been should be a separate motion and The 12th annual World’s received from the school board. voted on separately, she said. Longest Street Festival on the There was general agreement The Buck motion was adopted World’s Longest Street, will, if the that while they didn't want to and on a separate vote the weather co-operates, draw undermine the jurisdiction of the MacEachern motion was also upwards of 40,000 people to school trustees, based on the cor- adopted with Buck opposed. Yonge Street. This duck has decided to become a mother in a planter in the Set for Sunday, June 3, the front yard of Staples/Business Depot in the Aurora Shopping Festival starts at 11 a.m. and con- Centre. It’s believed the duck is sitting on five or six eggs tinues until 5 p.m. and has been doing so for the past couple of weeks. She’s Yonge Street is closed to vehic- not without human help, though. Plaza management makes ular traffic from Wellington Street sure there is fresh water daily and Staples employees share in the north, to Murray Drive in the south. their lunch with the bird. Among them are Mikhail Zakharov, Most of the favourites, from Siobian Williams, Clare Pugh and Cameron Kowalchuk. music to the care show, will return Auroran photo by David Falconer this year. In addition will be the Freddy Fusion Mobile Magic Science Lab, Briefly sponsored by Aurora Cable Internet. Music will be provided by the Last year’s tickets good Patty McLaughlin Band and

Remember last year when you wanted to go to the street dance prior to the annual George St. Kitts Music Inc. Street Festival, so you bought a ticket, but the weather turned bad, and you didn’t go? This year’s theme encourages The ticket is still good...assuming you still have it. people to walk the route and, with And you can use it to get into this year’s Optimist Club of Aurora dance. stamped passports at several Slated for Saturday evening, June 2, the dance will take place on Yonge Street, locations, participants can win between Murray and Henderson, in Aurora’s south end. Rema Thompson, who once owned a music store in the If you don’t have a ticket from last year, they’re on sale for $10 in advance or $15 the prizes. night of the event. More than 20 organizations Aurora Shopping Centre, had the local painting that caught Back by popular demand will be the "Thursday Night Jam" Band, a 14-member band the Town of Aurora eye at the annual art show held at the that includes horns, percussions, guitars and singers. have lined up to sponsor that Advance tickets are on sale at Oakridge Outfitters, in the Aurora Shopping Centre; event and participants must have Aurora Town Hall last weekend. Her painting of the sugar Home Hardware, 289 Wellington Street East; and Straight Lines, 15483 Yonge Street. at least eight stamps on their shack in Sheppard’s Bush will join others on the wall at the For more information, contact Diane Buchanan at 905-727-9817. passports to qualify for prizes. Town Hall. Auroran photo by David Falconer

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Continuing until June 10, Wellington information on the impact of intensification in at 905-898-5484. the evening of the event. Call Diane Gallery in Aurora features figurative art- Aurora regarding the provincial Places to WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Buchanan at 905-727-9817 for further infor- works of Henry Asencio and Vidan, two Grow policy. Aurora Horticultural Society presents lec- mation. highly acclaimed artists of international MAY 9 to 13 ture on "Gardening in China" at the Royal SUNDAY, JUNE 3 fame. Gallery is at the corner of Wellington Aurora’s Marquee Productions presents Canadian Legion, Industrial Parkway N., at 8 Twelfth Annual Aurora Street Festival on Street West and Machell Avenue. "The Secret Garden" at the Newmarket p.m. Yonge Street. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. **** Theatre at 7.30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on MAY 25/26 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 The 3rd Aurora Scouting Group has May 12 and 13. Call 905-713-1040 for tick- Seniors’ Art Show and Sale at the Community Recognition Awards spaces available in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts ets. Seniors’ Art Centre from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Ceremony including the Citizen of the Year and Venturers. For registration information or FRIDAY, MAY 11 Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. presentation at the Town Hall. to volunteer call 905-726-2393 or 905-841- 24th annual Hospice King/Aurora general SATURDAY, MAY 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 7 0556. meeting from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in the York Chamber Ensemble marks the com- The Aurora Seniors’ Association Annual * * * * Sacred Heart Parish Centre, 14485 Jane ing of summer with a choral concert featuring General Meeting and Election of Officers in Meet at Martha's Table, now in its second Street in King City. RSVP at 905-773-0855. the Trinity Festival Chorus and Trinity Youth the seniors’ centre at 1.30 p.m. preceded by season. Every Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to SATURDAY, MAY 12 Choir. "Summer Solstice," is conducted by a giant barbecue starting at 10.30 a.m. 1.30 p.m., you will find comfort food and a Greg Foster, operator of M & M Meats on Aurora's Tony Browning. Concert, Trinity TUESDAY, JUNE 12 sense of community at St. Andrew's Yonge Street in Aurora, will hold a charity Anglican Church, begins at 7.30 p.m.Tickets, Women's Centre of York Region in Aurora Presbyterian Church. A lunch of hot soup, BBQ from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise funds for available at the door, cost $15 or $10 for stu- invites you to attend the 5th Annual Charity sandwiches, and dessert will be provided. the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of dents and seniors. Golf Tournament at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. * * * * Canada and his target this year is to raise TUESDAY, MAY 29 For more information, contact Shelley Aurora Agricultural Society meets the first more than $4,000. Hamburger or hot dog, a An evening of community awareness and Lundquist at 905-727-5837, extension 107. Monday of every month from 6.30 to 9 p.m. bag of chips and a drink for $2 will help Greg action about Food Security in York Region JUNE 23-24 at the Aurora Community Centre. New mem- meet his target. takes place in the Magna Room at the "More Musical Mayhem", a hilarious new bers welcome. For more information, call **** Aurora Public Library with dinner beginning musical review at the Factory Theatre with 905-713-6773, e-mail at [email protected], Aurora Seniors’ Association Car Boot at 6.30 p.m. Guest Speaker, at 7 p.m., is Val shows at 2 and 7.30 p.m. June 23 and a 2 or visit www.aurorafair.ca. (Trunk) Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tarasuk, Department of Nutritional Sciences, p.m. matinee June 24 with part of the pro- * * * * parking lot of the seniors’ centre. Reserve a Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. ceeds going to Breast Cancer Research. Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday spot for $20 for members and $25 for non- RSVP by May 18 to 905-967-0428 or Musical is directed by Irene Ilic with chore- evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge members and keep the profits. White [email protected]. Sponsored by York Region ography by Pat Wilson. Street. New members welcome. For further Elephant Sale and craft tables and also a Food Network. MONDAY, JUNE 25 information, call 905-841-1352. cash barbecue. Call 905-726-4767 for THURSDAY, MAY 31 Aurora Chamber of Commerce 26th * * * * details. Aurora’s York Professional Care and Annual Golf Tournament at King Valley Golf Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge **** Education group, hosts a fundraising golf Club. Registration at 11 a.m., a shotgun start #148 meets the first and third Tuesday of Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society tournament at Cardinal Golf Club in at 12:30 p.m. and dinner, entertainment, each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street annual plant sale. Aurora Public Library, 9.30 Newmarket. All proceeds from the event will prizes and silent/live auction at 7 p.m. Call (south of Wellington). For more information, a.m. to 12.30 p.m. be used to send children from York Region 905-727-7262 to register. call 905-830-9205. SUNDAY, MAY 13 Big Brothers Big Sisters and Girls Inc. to WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 * * * * Mother's Day Luncheon in the Hillary summer camp. Children from Aurora and Aurora Horticultural Society presents lec- Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first House Ballroom at noon and 1.30 p.m. Menu Newmarket are selected. For further informa- ture on "Creating a Living Wreath" at the Thursday of each month at The Rising Sun includes soup, fancy sandwiches and tion, call Sharon Blotti at 905-841-1314, ext. Royal Canadian Legion, Industrial Parkway Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 sweets. Tickets are $15 per person in 23. N., at 8 p.m. p.m. advance by calling 905-727-8991. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 * * * * MONDAY, MAY 14 Aurora Optimist Club annual street dance Aurora Horticultural Society presents lec- Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the Yard Waste Collection. Yard waste must 7 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. on Yonge Street, ture on "Unusual Perennials" at the Royal third Saturday each month at 57 Mosley be in Kraft paper bags or clean, open rigid between Murray and Henderson. Last year’s Canadian Legion, Industrial Parkway N., at 8 Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., reusable waste containers such as garbage tickets will be honoured. $10 in advance; $15 p.m. lunch at noon. Call 905-727-3032 or 905- cans or bushel baskets. To ensure collection 727-1080. yard waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. For * * * * further information call Public Works at 905- Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday 727-3123, ext 3447. Pickups also slated for Money Talks. night, Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria May 28, June 25, July 23 and August 27. Street, 7.30 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 15 * * * * Aurora Neighbourhood Watch Seminar in Progressive Euchre every Thursday the Magna Room of the Aurora Public night. Aurora Legion, 7.30 p.m. Call 905- Library from 7:10 to 9 p.m. with a Street Wealth Whispers. 727-9932. Captain meeting at 6:30 p.m. guest speaker * * * * is Detective Bruce Downey of York Regional Canadian Federation of University Police. Theme of the meeting is "Is My Child Women has monthly meetings at the Aurora Safe?". No charge to attend. Legion with a variety of speakers. Contact **** Beverley at 905-727-2151. Aurora Seniors travel to the Stratford * * * * Festival to see "My One and Only". Cost is Bid Euchre at the Legion, 1 p.m. every $118 for members and $122 for non-mem- third Sunday. bers. * * * * FRIDAY, MAY 18 The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Seniors Dance at the seniors’ centre from 8 to 11 Choir practice under the direction of Tom p.m. Admission is $3.50 for members and $4 Rainsford every Wednesday from 3.30 to for non-members which include snacks, light 5.30 p.m. in the West McKenzie Hall of the food, tea, coffee and dessert. seniors’ centre. MONDAY, MAY 21 WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Aurora Writers’ Group meets at Zavida's Regional officials will hold a public infor- Coffee Shop on Bayview Avenue at 7.30 mation meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. in the coun- p.m. Note different location this month. For cil chambers of the Town Hall to present further information, call Malcolm

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Poor Richard

Council needs to have a look at the operation

There is a need every so often. For council to take an inward look; If they are following the rules, Or, if someone should get the hook! - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Every once in a while there is a need for council to take a close look at itself to determine if there is a more effective and efficient way to carry out the busi- This photo appeared in a recent Auroran and we wondered several things. We wonder no longer. This is ness of the municipality. an Aurora peewee hockey team from 1962-63, sponsored by Copper Kettle Cake Shoppe, a business in Is the time at council and committee meetings Oak Ridges, back in the days when Oak Ridges was Oak Ridges and not Richmond Hill. The players are, being used to the best advantage or is there a better back row, left to right, Barry Collins, Danny Cook, Leonard Wells, Bob Young, Peter Case, Roger way? McDonald, Mike Summers, Lorne Faulkner; front row, left to right, Jim Robinson, Glen Williams, Bob Considerable time is wasted when an issue has Kennedy, Torbin Fredrickson, Laverne Phillips, Frank Boucher and John Beard. Thanks to Mr. Boucher been fully discussed at a general committee meeting for providing the information. and a decision taken only to have the whole issue re- hashed when the committee report comes to council. Letters to the Editor If a member of council has new information on the issue, then by all means the item should be lifted for further discussion, but all too often a member who opposed the issue in committee wants to have anoth- Police have nothing to do er go at it before the TV cameras at the council meet- ing. New information is the only reason a committee item should be lifted for further discussion. so they accost me: reader Another time waster is asking questions about a staff report when it may be possible to obtain the To the editor, Just then my taxi arrived. since then, maybe not to that see it, is there are too many answer from appropriate staff prior to the meeting. The driver, knowing exactly degree, until last week. police with nothing to do, so Add to that, councillors who ask questions when I have lived in Aurora all who I am and where I was I needed to make a phone they are now creating their the answer is clearly spelled out in the staff report. my life, 30 years to be exact. headed, decided to help me call, my cell phone broken, I own suspicions and acting In the old days of council, members were expected Aurora has always been a (thank God). decided to use the payphone on them. to read the staff report prior to coming to the council pleasant place, except for He explained to the at Yonge and Wellington. To curb this I suggest we meeting and be prepared to adopt it, amend it or the last five months. police that he picks me up I didn’t even get the num- equip every cruiser with reject it. Since Christmas, it there all the time, he even ber dialed when I heard voic- brooms and garbage bags In accordance with the procedural bylaw at that seems, everytime I leave my knew my name. es behind me. so when the police are not time, members of council had one opportunity to home I am either followed or The police, now realizing They proceeded to push on a REAL call they can speak on the issue either in support or opposition accosted by York Region’s they made a huge mistake, me up against the glass of sweep and pick up garbage prior to the vote, unless there was an amendment finest (a term I use very made a big exit dropping the Dollarama store, banging and help keep this town when they could speak again. loosely). everything and leaving just my head. clean. There was none of the across the table chit-chat, The first such incident as quickly as they came. They searched me, found I suspect if this letter gets innumerable questions and nit-picking of the staff happened just before No apologies, nothing. nothing, gave no apologies printed you will see a report as is the current practice. Christmas. Those events have hap- and left. response from many people It was simply a case of stand up, speak up and I am a resident without a pened to me a few times The reason I write this let- with the same stories or con- shut up. car so I walk or transit to my ter is not only to inform the cerns, after all, I cannot be The current procedural bylaw permits a speaker to place of work or wherever I residents of Aurora, but to the only person in this town address the issue twice but quite often it is five or six need to go. Council warn them "we are no longer who may look suspicious. times between questions and comment. I was on my way to work law abiding citizens, we are In 1986, council of the day engaged Woods one morning at 6 a.m. all criminals in the eyes of Clay Cudmore Gordon Management Consultants to carry out a Deciding I needed ciga- makes his the law." The problem, as I Aurora review of council and committee meetings, relation- rettes, I headed toward ship of council with staff and council's readiness for Mac’s Milk at Yonge and blood boil the future. Wellington (the heart of It may be worthwhile to dig out the comments and Aurora). To the editor, recommendations of that study, if still available, to As I walked it became “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” determine if the recommendations are still valid for quite clear that I was being In view of this latest fiasco today's council. followed by a white Mercury regarding the inappropriate Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. expenditure of my tax dollars on At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 It may be that council may have had something Cougar (obviously an under- Aurora, L4G 1G3 similar in mind when they included an item in the cover cop, not too undercov- an artificial cricket pitch, I am 2007 capital budget to allocate $15,000 to engage a er because everyone knows now actively pursuing the idea Publisher Emeritus consultant to provide each new term of council with a what kind of cars they drive). of a recall of all those town coun- Rosemary Schumaker cillors and mayors who voted in workshop on Character Leadership. I realized my detour likely Editorial Production It was noted that participation in this Leadership was going to make me late favour of it. Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] training would assist Council's understanding of the so I called a taxi with my cell The idea that we, as hard [email protected] Character initiatives of the Character Community phone (something I do fre- working, property tax burdened Dick Illingworth Main Number [email protected] Coalition of York Region. quently). As I arrived at the citizens of Aurora, should be 905-727-3300 While this may be important, it is much more store (two blocks from my sentenced to four years of this Photography Classifieds important to make the council and committee meet- home) the white Cougar, as incompetence makes my blood David Falconer 905-727-7128 [email protected] [email protected] ings more productive. well as approximately six boil. It shouldn't be necessary to spend an hour or more police cruisers rushed from The fact that a town council, Advertising Facsimile Machine Bob Ince 905-727-2620 discussing a single issue before making a decision, all angles, the officers jump- supposedly of sound mind, [email protected] even if it is just a case of referring it back to staff for ing at me and throwing me could act so irresponsibly is Editorial Department Diane Buchanan [email protected] more information. into the glass of the store. beyond this mere commoner’s [email protected] apprehension. Since council was elected last November, other They shouted that I had a Editorial policy than housekeeping items no major decisions were gun (a couple had their guns Who do these people think made except passing the 2007 capital and operating trained on me), they they are to so recklessly spend Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers money to cover a grass surface are not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include budgets which was done at the last meeting. searched me, proceeded to name and phone number, although number will not be published. There are several outstanding major issues, some make me take most of my in my town? Names may be withheld assuming a compelling reason to do so. left over from the previous council such as the future clothes off (did I mention it I have had enough! Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. of the Hydro building, the Hydro sale proceeds, the was winter?). When they did- Recall them all, in alphabeti- Advertising policy former library and seniors’ building and more recent- n’t find anything on me they cal order, starting with Madame B. Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors ly the Jack Woods property, plus other issues. turned to my bagged lunch, that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must With a new council, it's a good time to sit down ripping it apart, even my be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following and take a good look at what you're doing and how it sandwich (they found ham, Mark Warburton edition. can be improved. not a gun). Aurora AURORAN, Week of May 8, 2007 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective This show not boring at all By Stephen Somerville

A couple of weeks ago my sister-in-law invited us to - but Ryan, like all the other children in the room, loved it. He was quite a well-fed fellow. The rabbit was the only participate in an event at the church her family attends, St. My heart almost stopped again when Rob showed the animal I touched. Andrew's Presbyterian on Mosley Street. audience a picture of what this 'baby' will become when it Rob was great in describing the animals, answering Although yours truly is of the Catholic faith I am very reaches its full size - more than 20 feet long and weighing questions and making (almost) everyone feel comfortable. ecumenical when it comes to free pizza, homemade cook- 300 pounds. I would highly recommend this for a children's birthday ies and lemonade. After the various snakes, including a poisonous one, it party or a community or fundraising event. Besides the goodies listed above, there were different was time for the tarantula and scorpion to make their The one-hour show is hands-on, very interactive, edu- activities for the children to undertake including drawing respective appearances. cational and best of all, fun! and crafts. Then Rob brought out a Cockatoo Parrot. Everyone Thanks as well to the good folks at St. Andrews After an hour or so, the event organizers introduced had a chance to have his or her picture taken with the bird. Presbyterian Church for organizing this great family event. Rob and his assistant, to the assembled guests. Finally, he brought out the one animal that I was Rob owns ZooTek. expecting to see and was not afraid of - some type of Stephen can be contacted at: According to their website, "since 1995, ZooTek has African bunny. [email protected] been presenting up close and personal encounters with some of nature's most fascinating creatures. This unique, fun, and educational hands-on experience allows children of all ages to be introduced to exotic animals face-to- Cathy’s face." Roses for my mom My initial reaction to this was "why couldn't the organ- izers have hired a clown instead?" Corner My second thought went back to my own childhood, when at school during "show and tell", someone would Mothers are a unique brand of very special people. They A yellow rose for all the times you came into my room at show us their pet rat, gerbil or if we were really lucky, pet can make you feel incredibly beautiful, worthy, capable, 7 a.m. and whipped open the blinds and shouted "rise and rabbit. loved, lovable…and guilty. shine! Wake up sleepy head, it's a beautiful day!" Rather mundane stuff. Every year as Mother's Day approaches, my mother Of course, I had pulled an all-nighter cramming for exams I must admit I was kind of dreading having to sit drives me crazy. and I didn't appreciate your cheerfulness as much as I through this. "Mom," I ask, "what do you want for Mother's Day?" should have...so here's another yellow rose. I quickly looked at my watch and thought: "great - this "Nothing," she says. "I have you!" This one is for all the times you took me to Florida and will take at an hour - maybe no one will notice if I catch a This doesn't help me. reminded me that I am not only a mother, but a daughter quick cat nap while the kiddies play with the rabbits and Indeed, the woman has everything and it would be such too…and let me sleep in…for being my best friend - some- Hammy the hamster". a luxury to accept that my mere existence on the face of the one whose company I value and treasure. Boy, were my initial perceptions ever wrong! planet and simple presence in her life is the greatest gift of A purple rose for all the times I bruised your heart…for all The hour-long production went by too quickly. all, but alas…I don't dare delude myself. I have a sister. the times I told you how I REALLY feel and all the times you Rob had a number of plastic pails, which contained a If I delude myself, my sister will out-do me - again! And I loved me too much to tell me how you REALLY feel…and all bunch of exotic animals. will forever after wallow in guilt. the tears you cried for me and never said a word. First Rob brought out a couple of lizards - the specific This absolutely CANNOT happen, so this year, I have an A green rose for teaching me to recycle and reuse long type escapes me, but they were shiny and slippery. idea: roses. before blue boxes were invented…and for giving me the gift What was interesting was not just the animals them- A dozen carefully selected roses for my mother… that one passionate gardener gives another: the green selves, but the way in which Rob interacted with the chil- A red rose for love…for teaching me how to love and for thumb of growing the promise of tomorrow - trees and peren- dren and the way in which the animals interacted with the loving me even when the words "I hate you" were either nials and children… children. spewing from my saucy mouth or written on my rebellious A wild rose for taming me…for teaching me to be patient The animals were so docile and seemed to enjoy being face…for knowing I didn't mean it and accepting my apology and forgiving, tolerant and accepting…for the uncanny way around people. years before I even knew I owed one…for wishing on me that you have of telling me I'm beautiful while reminding me As my son Ryan was sitting closest to Rob, he had the children "just like you" and the loving heart that it takes to I am not without thorns and loving me no less for them. first chance to pet the lizard. understand them the way you understand me. A peach rose for admiration and appreciation for the I thought to myself, "if he is anything like his dad, he A white rose for the purity of your creative spirit that is countless things you do and give…for all the memories that will not touch these animals - even with a 10-foot pole." stronger than thorns…for your ability to see the bloom in me you've made and inspired…for all the things that would never But, I was wrong. There he was, laughing and touching amid the thorns…and for teaching me to see past the thorns. be what they are without you. the lizard and seemed to be completely mesmerized by A blue rose for encouraging me to think in terms of pos- And finally, a chocolate rose for all the times you have the occasion. sibilities at the most impossible of times…for believing in me indulged me, spoiled me, and reminded me to be good to The other thing that absolutely blew me away as I when I didn't believe in myself. myself…for showing me life has its moments of sheer joy. looked around the room is that everyone loved it. Along An orange rose for being proud of me…for reminding me With this dozen roses, mom, I hope that I have been able with the 35 or so children, all the adults were enraptured that the right choices are not always the easiest choices and to tell you just a little about what your love and wisdom and by the presentation. that just because we work hard doesn't mean we will suc- guidance have meant to me throughout my life, how much And I was simply amazed and impressed that the chil- ceed…but that not succeeding doesn't mean there is nothing you mean to me, and how desperate I am to find a florist who dren knew so much about the animals and their habitat. to be proud of…and just so you know, mom, I think I look can fill my requirements by Sunday! After the lizards, Rob showed off a large iguana, then really good in orange…just like you said when you bought I love you, Mom…I love you heart and soul…more every it was time for the snakes. me that hideous orange dress when I was nine years old. day and every day you show me that love is more than I Apart from mothers-in-law, heights and dentists, noth- And here is a rose in bubble-gum pink for the way you thought the day before…thank you for being my everything. ing scares me more than snakes. treasure my childhood and keep it alive for me…the way you Happy Mother's Day to all the special moms in Aurora. And my heart literally stopped when Rob brought out make me feel like a little girl again…and the way you make the 'baby' yellow reticulated python. me feel like I will always fit perfectly in your arms no matter Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: It further stopped when he showed the snake to Ryan how small I feel or how big I get. [email protected] 6 - AURORAN, Week of May 8, 2007 Letters to the Editor Reader gets new view on artificial turf issue To the editor, ter, I, too, was upset by what to answer my concerns. topics, and I was impressed by By DICK ILLINGWORTH seemed a poor use of tax dol- Right off the bat, I was taken Phyllis' grasp of the issues, her Since The Auroran seems lars, and the mayor's leader- by her genuine concern and balanced approach to govern- BOUQUETS to Susan Walmer and her volunteers for the to be publishing a never-ending ship, or lack of, on the issue. proactive response. ing, and her desire to do the well organized and informative Aurora Community stream of critical letters from So I e-mailed her, and I was She outlined why the turf right thing for the town. Historica Fair held recently at St. Andrew’s College Nigel Kean on council's deci- very blunt in my criticism of the decision had been made, the I hung up the phone with a with students from eight schools showing 70 her- sion to install artificial turf at council's actions. associated costs and benefits, different perspective on this itage displays. Sheppard's Bush, I thought I'd Now I was not expecting a and how the dollars would be issue, having seen it from a dif- add one other taxpayer's per- reply anytime soon, if at all, but funded. ferent angle. BRICKBATS to Poor Richard for his loud, frustrated mut- spective on the issue. that same evening I received a We spent a good 15 min- I would question, however, tering at the press table in the council cham- When I read Nigel's first let- call from Mayor Phyllis Morris utes discussing that and other how balanced Mr. Kean's letter bers during a council or general committee was in the first place, and if The meeting because of the incessant questioning, across-the- Auroran is skewing their 'air- table bickering and waste of time by councillors causing time' in his favour, versus trying meetings to pass the adjournment hour. Council increased to show both the positive and the negative of the new coun- BOUQUETS to the councillor who can explain why cil. $3,400 for the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub- After all, in last week’s paper I read yet another letter Committee should remain in the 2007 operating its allowance: Kean from Mr. Kean (I think that budget, when the Economic Development To the editor, increase in salary voted on by Phyllis Morris last term. makes four on this same Advisory Committee recommended last September that the the outgoing council. At one meeting, then coun- issue), so perhaps it's time to sub-committee be disbanded. First, I would like to say I do Each person who ran for cillor Damir Vrancic anted up let this one go and move for- not believe councillors in Aurora council knew what they would some of his allotment to ward. BRICKBATS to whoever is responsible for leaving the are overpaid. get paid before they got elect- Councillor Morris. I respect Mr. Kean's interest steel plate on the east curb lane of Yonge Street If any councillor does the job ed. Again this council has voted as a concerned taxpayer, but under the rail overpass at the south end of town. properly he or she can spend This council decided that itself an increase of $1,000 when it goes on for this long, It has been there for months and no corrective action is between 30 and 40 hours work- they weren't happy with that. each. and the source is a defeated being taken for whatever was the problem. Let's get it fixed. ing on Town business. Having The travel allowance is While the amount totals mayoral candidate, I wonder if said that, I am surprised that added to each pay cheque, only about $13,000 per year there are other issues at play BOUQUETS to firefighter Paul Leslie on being appointed this council quietly gave itself a automatically, to cover gas to the act of this council going here. Deputy Fire Chief of Central York Fire Services, raise in travel allowance and and from meetings and car against the previous citizen Perhaps to add a little vari- responsible for support services. He joins Fire also in the money that each travel out of town. committee in my mind is ety to the 'letters to the editor' page, I'll suggest a new topic: Chief John Molyneaux and Deputy Chief Ken councillor gets for conferences. Last term that amount was wrong. How to fix the Leafs so we can Bone. Originally with the Toronto fire service, he also served Over the past two or three $1,000 and now the new coun- That citizen committee was watch some playoff hockey at in the Office of the Fire Marshal before joining Central York. terms it has been up to a citizen cil gave themselves a 50 per set up so that this type of thing this time next year? committee chosen by the out- cent increase to $1,500. did not happen in Aurora. BRICKBATS to the Dalton McGuinty government for Now there's something we going council to determine what As for the conference allot- I ask that the amount of the can all sink our teeth into... playing with the F-word with their energy con- kind of an increase the future ment, each councillor gets, I increases be disallowed and servation Flick Off campaign. The intent of the council will get. think $3,000. that the council stay within the Kent Mills program has merit, but the choice of wording and the adver- That was done last The only councillor who I parameters of what was set by Aurora tisements are in poor taste. November and there was an know ever over spent was the citizens committee in 2006. ED. NOTE: Hey, we’re BOUQUETS to five members of York Executive Fitness in Nigel Kean good, but we’re not THAT Aurora who won medals at the Northeastern Aurora good. Natural Bodybuilding Champions recently held in Kean’s comments Ottawa. Brian Hewitt won the men's open and men's overall titles while Maureen Hall took top honours in the women's open category. Other winners were Hem Aranis hypocritical: Wride DAMIR VRANCIC and Cynthia and Bob MacWilliams. To the editor, to the motion; they just voted for LAW OFFICE it without any discussion. That BRICKBATS to Premier Dalton McGuinty for his lack of BUSINESS LAW, I read with interest former sounds like a "done deal" to me. trust in the clerks in Ontario's 10,000 conven- REAL ESTATE, councillor Nigel Kean's letter of As far as a waste of money is ience stores by saying they couldn't be trusted WILLS & ESTATES April 24. concerned, with the laying of to sell beer and wine, citing the Ontario Lottery scandal as What struck me most about artificial turf, hundreds of people the reason. He seems to forget that you can buy alcohol at Mr. Kean's letter is his astound- of all ages will benefit. The 905-841-6411 more than 200 convenience stores in rural Ontario. ing hypocrisy. changing of the Town Hall Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 He states this is the worst address, arbitrarily done for BOUQUETS to Bruce MacGregor on being appointed case in many years of a council what appears to be personal CAO of York Region replacing Michael Garrett, who not listening to the majority, reasons benefited absolutely no retires this month. MacGregor is no stranger to the wasting taxpayers’ money and one and was in fact detrimental region having worked as the region's suggesting this was a "done to our Town and an insult to Commissioner of Transportation and Works for the past two deal". many Aurorans. years after five years with Richmond Hill as Commissioner Three years ago then Now that's a waste of money. of Engineering. Councillor Kean spearheaded a I certainly respect Mr. Kean's motion to change the address of right to his opinion regarding BOUQUETS to Toronto city council for finally agreeing on our Town Hall. artificial turf or any other subject; a seating plan for the traditional picture of the new The majority of residents did however when it involves such council. This time no one stomped out in anger as not want this change and had blatant hypocrisy his comments they did earlier in the year when the first picture no opportunity for any input into lose any credibility. was scheduled. Does Aurora council still have the traditional the decision. council photo? 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An open letter to relocation of the existing Dr. It abuts an extremely then he is most certainly the school population will the Board will compound the Aurora/King School G.W. Williams Secondary busy thoroughfare with all correct in his position that cycle back to the mature effect that the Wal-Mart’s of Trustee Gord Kerr School to the Bayview site? consumer services on the the athletic programs will areas of town. the world are having in rip- If relocation was contem- west side of the street. suffer. This is correct and is not ping the heart out of our cul- I have just read, with plated to a location that was Students will be forced to I am sure you are well reflected on page 32 of the ture and community. interest, your correspon- on par or superior then I cross Bayview multiple times aware, there are multiple March 27th presentation. As custodians of that cul- dence with Paul Cooke would reluctantly acquiesce. a day risking injury each studies identifying the corre- In closing, while I am ture and community we all - which was published in The The Bayview site is clear- time. lation of physical activity/fit- sure it does not register with schools, churches, busi- Auroran recently. May I ly a less attractive alterna- If Mr. Cooke is correct in ness and the related aca- the economics of selling a nesses, and citizens - have echo Mr. Cooke’s sentiments tive as it relates to the safety his assessment that there demic benefits. prime piece of real estate, I a responsibility to protect as they relate to a possible of the student population. will only be a field and a half Further, he points out that would hope that the Board and enhance it. would take into considera- Please do not move tion the responsibility it has Williams! to the community at large. Town wants Williams to stay By moving Williams from Tom Norwell the central part of our town Aurora To the editor, minutes of debate, let alone of the school would not sit rebuild it, potentially on an voted on unanimously as well with the surrounding inferior site in the outskirts of RE: Town of Aurora unan- occurred in this instance. local residents. town on Bayview. imously supports Williams Why would this be a con- Furthermore, a second The Board's motive to 3HWHU(5HLVV school to remain in its pres- sideration for the town? motion immediately passed expedite this decision at a %DUULVWHU 6ROLFLWRU ent location Well, as Councillor to "refer all correspondence Board meeting July 3, is Wendy Gaertner stated, "we to school board, host a pub- something we all need to On Tuesday, May 1, at the have no jurisdiction but lic meeting at town hall, question. %XVLQHVV/DZ Town of Aurora General because it would have such advertise meeting on notice The residents and stu- 905-709-7413 Committee meeting, a a huge impact, we have a board." dents of Aurora need an  motion was moved "that the responsibility to take a Clearly, communication is opportunity to review all rele- ODZ#SUHLVVFRP vant issues. Dr. G. W. Williams school stand”. needed to educate the macwilliamfarms_ad1.ai)UHHKDOIKRXUFRQVXOWDWLRQ 15/02/2007 8:47:46 AM remain in its present loca- It seems that Councillor school trustees and the gen- The York Region School tion". Gaertner recognizes that the eral public on the Board's Board should defer any deci- It is not often that a possibility of 19 acres of high intentions to tear down our sions until September to motion is carried within mere density development in place Williams high school and allow appropriate public con- sultation and Board reports. If you wish to join our team to Save Williams at our Citizens appeal to Aurora Dunning Site, please contact us at www.soswilliams.com. Thanks to Aurora's mayor to help school from moving and council for recognizing ED. NOTE: The following es at a reduced cost through a By comparison, the pro- the negative impacts edited open letter has been partnership. posed alternate site on and supporting the right sent to the Town of Aurora There may be an athletic Bayview Avenue is a barren 14 decision! re Dr. G. W. Williams S.S. association that could cost acres with a portion of it share and provide an deemed unusable due to John Charleson This letter addresses the improved service to their mem- severe slopes. Linda McMahon topic of the York Region bership. This reduction in size of On behalf of the SOS School Board's pending deci- Residents of Aurora expect land results in two smaller (Save Our Site) sion to relocate Dr. G. W. the Town to be actively practice fields and a third regu- Williams committee Williams Secondary School or involved in a restructuring of lation field all spaced very www.soswilliams.com rebuild on the current Dunning the use of such large particles tightly together, and only a 100 Street site. of land. We expect the Town to metre track. This letter has been take the time to look at how to No trees, no extra green scribed on behalf of a commit- add value to changes of this space, no running track, no tee of residents of Aurora magnitude. ability to properly train track working together to ensure Reduction of Community athletics or host an event. that our students' high school Green Space: The current Impact of Rezoning: remains on the Dunning Dunning Avenue campus Many residents are surmising Avenue campus where it has boasts 19 sprawling green that the board's intention to served the residents of Aurora acres, with large trees and relocate the school is a cash well for the past 50 years. open spaces. grab so that they may sell off Although there are numer- Not only do the students of the valuable Dunning property. ous concerns that our commit- Williams enjoy the two large We urge the Town to tee shares with the other practice fields and the full size resolve to not approve a rezon- organizations addressing this 400-metre running track ing of this property. issue and with many parents around the third regulation size Enabling this green space of Aurora, we have attempted field, but so do many other ath- to be sold for development to focus on a few key factors letic organizations and individ- would be a devastating blow to that directly impact the resi- uals looking for a place to kick the residents of this town. dents and businesses of the around a ball or go for a run. The residents do not Town of Aurora, not just the The local public schools deserve to lose this precious students. hold their annual track and field green space in the centre of Opportunity to Partner: meet on these grounds. Please see page 8 there has been a lot of dismay expressed about the board's need for speed in this deci- sion-making process. There has been virtually no opportu- nity for the public, business community or the Town to Rinville become involved in the details of the site plans and strategize on possible joint community offerings. However, this could be looked upon as an opportunity for change that could offer so much more to the Aurora com- Fast Approach munity than simply an updated building. TOP 3 REASONS TO SHOP AT OMARS For example, other sec- #3 - Style #2 - Variety ondary schools in York Region #1 - SELECTED STYLES AVAILABLE IN WIDE WIDTHS! were built to accommodate a Our 37th public theatre, something the SHOES year in Est. 1970 Town of Aurora would wel- Aurora come. WHERE GREAT SHOES AND GREAT SERVICE ARE A GREAT FIT! Perhaps the Town could 14800 Yonge Street, Aurora Shopping Centre (905) 727-9391 expand their recreation servic- 8 - AURORAN, Week of May 8, 2007 Letter to the Editor Group hopes to keep Williams on Dunning From page 7 away from the centre of the down. Aurora, these growth policies ensuring the right decision is John Charleson Town; it would be a huge facili- population it serves, the Town In these times of reduce, of York Region directly impact made: a decision to leave the Linda McMahon ty loss and obviously a nega- can certainly anticipate more reuse, recycle and renovate, our Aurora's future growth. location for Dr. G. W. Williams On behalf of a tive environmental impact. traffic and congestion, and all they choose to replace? Over the next 25 years, Secondary School at the cur- committee of Local Businesses of the associated safety and We believe a decision of York Region is planning for rent Dunning Avenue location. concerned residents Affected: All one has to do is environmental concerns. this magnitude, with no analy- rapid growth. stroll along Yonge Street during Losing a Legacy: Many sis on the environmental Current plans and fore- student lunch hours or after residents of Aurora are alumni impact, is shameful. casts indicate that region-wide Call me if you would like school to measure the impact from Dr. G. W. Williams Allocation for Growth - population will grow by a second opinion on your that the students’ buying power Secondary School, and love to Compare to Newmarket: The 570,000 to 1.5 million people. RRSP & Investment strategy. have on local businesses. share their fond memories of school board serves all of York In the York Region The coffee shops, pizza the rich traditions surrounding Region, but apparently not Planning for Tomorrow pres- and hamburger joints, ice this school for more than 50 equally. The Town of entation to Council the Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI cream parlours and variety years. Newmarket has four second- Commissioner of Planning, Investment Representative stores would all suffer. Based on this council's ary schools to service a popu- Brian Tuckey, will provide the JONES, GABLE & COMPANY Their choice of location and recent decision to support the lation of 75,000 residents. following projected growth fig- LIMITED (Member CIPF) business strategy was deter- continued preservation of the According to the Board's ures for Aurora. There will be www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 mined with the fact that a large Church Street School, we own statistics, Aurora's popula- an additional 21,773 popula- high school population was expect the mayor and council tion will reach the same level in tion in Aurora between 2006- within walking distance. also see the importance of the 20 years. 2031, four per cent of total Alternatively, do we want preservation of the Williams And yet, the Board is only growth of York Region. our students to risk crossing school and its legacy. planning for two secondary Any decision to relocate the five lanes of Bayview in an While we recognize that the schools for the same popula- Williams School must take into attempt to find similar services. mayor and council are not the tion. account projected future The businesses located in this decision makers in this circum- We ask the mayor and growth targets. area were established and stance, we urge you to stand council to question the board The planned expansion have succeeded without the firm on the inherent benefit to as to why Aurora is not serv- area for growth in Aurora is sit- draw of a nearby school popu- maintaining the Williams iced with the same respect as uated in the northeast quad- lation. school site in its current loca- our neighbouring municipality. rant (2C planning area) with Transportation and tion. Furthermore, once the high-density areas that will Traffic: The board has no Growth of our north east Board realizes that it does necessitate the building of a plans for student transporta- section of Aurora should not need to expand the secondary new public high school. tion should the school be relo- negatively impact existing school facilities within Aurora, The Public Board must cated to the Bayview site. communities. one has to ponder where they take into consideration this They have been informed The older, more estab- expect to do so. growth projection prior to a that the YRT may be interested lished communities should not The Bayview site has no decision to relocate Williams Flowers in coming up with some type of lose amenities and services room for expansion. School. by Terry transportation, but there is no due to a decision by the school A school site in midtown is In closing, we urge the plan or assurance that this will board. needed to support current and mayor and council to review 14799 Yonge St. be suitable. Environmental planned growth in south and the concerns and unanswered Aurora The current school location Consideration: The board central Aurora. questions put forth in this let- Telephone: 905-726-1549 is very central to the entire made a decision to spend mil- York Region has scheduled ter. We ask for your involve- email: [email protected] www.flowersbyterry.com Town of Aurora (approximately lions of dollars to renovate an Open House for Aurora res- ment on this important deci- five kilometres from the north- Williams to add a first class idents May 9 on Planning for sion that the Board is about to If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? ern and southern ends of library and cafeteria in the late Tomorrow: York Region make, and to assist us in town). 1990s; presumably to sustain Growth Management. By comparison, the its longevity. Since the Province of Bayview site is nine kilometres Fewer than 10 years later, Ontario and the Region of York from the south end of town. the board has now made a set growth targets and popula- With a school located so far decision to tear this building tion density requirements for

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Page 12 AURORAN, Week of May 8, 2007 Tigers open RBC with 4-2 victory The Aurora Tigers, seek- was once again solid in goal how the Tigers got to where Hamilton and Wellington in However, the plucky They were runners-up in ing to capture Canadian stopping 26 of the 28 shots they are: five games each to win the team from Camrose is not 2005 and 2003 and won all junior hockey honours one directed his way. Aurora roared through OPJHL Championship. to be ignored. the marbles in 2001. more time got out of the Tuesday’s contest was the Ontario Provincial At the Dudley Hewitt Royal Bank Cup starting against the host Prince Junior A Hockey League fin- Cup, the Central Region gate on a positive note George Spruce Kings. ishing with a 44-4-1 record, championship, Aurora was Sunday afternoon with a 4- Results of Monday and some 28 points ahead of the class of the tourna- 2 win over the West cham- Tuesday’s game were not the Stouffville Spirit in the ment, going 3-0 in the pion Selkirk, Manitoba, available at press time. OPJHL’s North Division. round robin Ð outscoring Steelers. This is Aurora’s second They also took home the the opposition 17-4 Ð The tournament is being appearance at the Royal league’s regular season before topping the SIJHL- played this year in Prince Bank Cup tournament. championship, finishing champion Schreiber George, British Columbia. In 2004, they won all the with a seven-point cushion Diesels 10-0 in the champi- Tigers played their sec- marbles to bring the over runners-up onship game. ond game Monday against Canadian title to town, and Bowmanville and They won the Royal the Pembroke Lumber it would appear they’re in a Wellington. Bank Cup in 2004 in Kings, then have their third position to repeat the per- Aurora spread around Grande Prairie, Alberta. game in as many days formance. the scoring, as Andrew Tuesday night. However, there is one Favot (31-37-69, 16th) and The tournament winds major hurdle. Joey Martin (30-37-67, up this weekend. The Camrose, Alberta, 20th) were the only Tigers Sunday, the player of the Kodiaks, are in the tourna- to finish in the top 20 of game, Aurora’s Mike ment, too. OPJHL scoring. FLAN-AIR... Dahlinger, led the way with That team has won the Goaltender Tyler a goal and an assist, as the tournament once and been Gordon, now appearing in “Your Whole-Home Service Provider” Tigers continued where runner up twice in the last his second consecutive Comfort with Confidence they left off a week earlier, six years. Royal Bank Cup Ð he was winning four in a row to Aurora will meet them in the starter for the host capture Ontario’s Dudley the ninth game of the series Streetsville Derbys in 2006 Hewitt trophy. Thursday afternoon at 2 Ð finished third in the Andrew Favot opened p.m. (5 p.m. EST). league with a 2.00 goals •• Softsound™Softsound™ AirAir ConditionersConditioners the scoring with a wrap That will be the final day against average, was sec- around effort at the 1.53 of the tournament before ond with a .932 save per- •• AirAir ConditioningConditioning MaintenanceMaintenance SpecialsSpecials mark and Dahlinger's goal playoffs start Saturday. centage and led the league followed seven minutes Two sem-final contests with 27 wins in 33 games. later. happen May 12, the first at The Tigers stumbled just 150 Hollidge Blvd., Unit C7...across from Sobeys Bayview The Tigers were the 5 p.m. EST and the second once in the OPJHL playoffs, Aurora 905-713-6326 1-877-939-4600 dominant team in the first at 10 p.m. EST. dropping two of the first four period with a 14-8 advan- Winners of those two games in their second- tage in shots and carried games will play for all the round series against the the play to the Steelers for marbles Sunday, May 13, in Newmarket Hurricanes most of the period. the championship game after a convincing four- Mike Ward scored off a that will be televised on The game sweep of Buffalo in 'O4IGERS'O
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“IS MY CHILD SAFE?” Free Internet Safety Seminar Tuesday May 15th, 2007 Time: 7:10pm – 9pm Aurora Public Library – Magna Room We would like to thank York Regional Police and The Auroran for making this evening possible. A bit about our speaker(s) In today’s day and age, the computer is becoming an Detective Constable Bruce Downey will speak about Technical integral part of our children’s lives. They use the Crimes and Internet Safety, specifically focusing on Child computer to do homework, research for projects, shop, Internet safety. Detective Constable Downey belongs to the play games and talk with friends. Do you know their Technical Crime Investigation Association and has been online friends? They might not be in your child’s class, acknowledged for his outstanding work in the field of Technical school or even your town. We have all heard about the Crime Investigation. He has acquired experiences in other criminals who use this technology to harm and exploit related areas such as Kidnapping, Child Pornography, Credit our children. It doesn’t help that this technology baffles Card Skimming/Theft and Missing Persons. He also specializes some of us and the acronyms and youthful expressions in the forensic analysis of handheld devices such as cell phones, make it more difficult for adults to understand, let alone, PDA’s and Ipods. help to ensure a safe internet environment for our kids. Also joining us is Detective Todd Snooks who is the York Have you asked yourself any of the following Regional Police Officer coordinating Crime Stoppers for our area. questions? This well publicized service is extremely beneficial but not well 9How safe is the internet for my children? understood. Detective Snooks will help de-mystify and share 9Who are my kids talking to? with us how important Crime Stoppers can be. 9Are my children vulnerable? 9They know more about computers than I do…what P.C. Mark Lawrence, the Crime Prevention officer for our area, can I do? will also be present for questions.

Then come and join us on May 15th and learn what you This evening’s seminar targets parents, teachers, guardians can do to protect your children from on-line predators at and other concerned adults wishing to help create a safe home. It’s more than buying software, Be Net Aware. global internet community for our children.

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I really wanted to help well-known Yonge Street ers are making banners. the booth near Cousins so I researched on the inter- Festival which attracts more They have all read the Drive. net and found the than 30,000 visitors each "Green Tips" brochure from The 12th annual Yonge Community Panda program year. the WWF on how to be more Street Festival takes place that is offered through the "I talked with my friends environmentally friendly. on Sunday, June 3, from 11 World Wildlife Fund (WWF)." and they wanted to help, too, During the street festival a.m. to 5 p.m. GiftingWhere Personal ServiceExcellence is “Next to None” An Excellent Choice! Funds are ready, YOUR ONE-STOP WEDDING & GIFT CENTRE • Hand-made, authentic Swarovski Jewellery site now needed • Our Bonbonniere (favors) are gorgeous, and decorated beautifully and elegantly. 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Leisure Complex, Industrial 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. It was Saturday morning, overcast and cool but not Parkway North. A charity barbecue will be raining and our designated area was the vicinity of the A skateboarding clinic for set up on site and there will 905-726-4132 centre. We split into groups of about four and got to it. youth, aged 12 to 17, is also be several bike safety relat- Litter abounds from many activities some of which is planned. ed booths to visit. unavoidable and some which is clearly abandoned indis- Participants will learn the The event is free of criminately including litter from fast food restaurants. safe way to manoeuvre charge, but a donation to the Some restaurants are aware of the problem and pro- skateboards. local food pantry would be vided garbage bags, gloves, water and hand soap which For bike enthusiasts much appreciated. Ed Schlotter, Mortgage Consultant there will be an eight-station For more information, allowed the Town to equip all participants. 905.727.0112 Serving Aurora While we were returning to the centre a car pulled over bike rodeo setup for new rid- visit www.e-aurora.ca or call driven by Mayor Phyllis Morris. She stopped to compliment ers to pre-teens. the Special Events line at www.mortgageintelligence.ca/edschlotter us on our efforts and to inform us that the litter collection The goal is to empower 905-726-4762. “ For All Your Mortgage Needs” was well supported and going very well. • Residential and Commercial Made Easy My senior colleagues and I agreed that the park and FAIRLAWN PAINTING • Debt consolidation and Business for Self the Arboretum are looking pretty good, with the spring A GMAC Company © 2007, Mortgage Intelligence Inc., all rights reserved. RESIDENTIAL .INTERIOR &EXTERIOR .FAUX FINISHES TM growth newly emerging it looks better after our removal of Trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc. ® Registered trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc. garbage. Give nature a chance and nature knows what to do! TOM MRAKAS Pond waters and streams appeared clearer than last year and the garbage was not as severe as in previous 416-543-1624 years. The Arboretum plans to plant several hundred trees [email protected] this year and Aurora residents will be the beneficiaries of an improved park and so will the ASA located right on the SERVING THE AURORA COMMUNITY border. And to address a new topic and a reminder, please, this is the week to spring clean and donate your collection of items no longer wanted to the ASA for the annual ‘White HOMPSO Elephant Sale’ this Saturday, May 12. T Funeral HomeN Flo Murray and her reading group have just finished reading and reviewing the “Grapes of Wrath” by John 530 Industrial Pkwy. S., Aurora L4G 6W8 Steinbeck. Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 The book club meets at 1.30 p.m. Mondays and you are Directors: welcome to join. Brent Forrester - Laura Windover - Rich Kroeger - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown Exciting trips take place every month, but they need to be planned and supported in advance. For June a trip is planned to the Woodbine Racetrack, ¨ from 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Now is the time to register and ensure your place, and to check out other exciting trips in the near future. www.dignitymemorial.com Among the easiest of activities in which to join and par- ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services ticipate is the walking club. ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions Walks are on Wednesdays starting at 9.30 a.m. at the ~ Affordable Cost Options centre and are planned for May 9 on the Oak Ridges Trail Proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Limited and May 16 on the Holland River Valley Trail. Floor pouring extends limit, bylaw waived The town's Noise Bylaw per- mits construction noise from Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with no construction noise permitted on Sundays or statutory holidays. Last March, Percon Construction Limited, the gener- al contractor for the new public elementary school on River Ridge Boulevard off Bayview Avenue, was granted a noise exemption to complete pouring and finishing of concrete floors in the school. Council granted the exemp- tion on condition that the con- tractor notified the residents in the area. At a recent council meeting the contractor applied for a sec- ond exemption from the bylaw to work beyond 7 p.m. to contin- ue the pouring and finishing of concrete floors at the school. As the town had not received any complaints from the first exemption, the second exemption was granted without comment or debate. The same condition applied: notify the residents. AURORAN, Week of May 8, 2007 - 17 CLASSIFIEDS

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In November, 1981, one health store closed another moved in to AURORA HOCKEY PLAYERS ATTEND CAMP take its place on Yonge Street in Aurora. Ingham's Natural Food and Cheese Shop closed its doors for the In July, 1982, two Aurora residents involved with hockey in last time, citing personal reasons. different capacities were selected to attend the second elite Lila Penttinen, owner of Nature's Paradise Health Foods store, Hockey Development Camp for minor midgets in Kingston. hoice announced that she would move her business from a small store in The camp was planned, coordinated and administered by her’s C a strip plaza in the south end to the larger store in the downtown area Hockey Ontario on behalf of minor hockey throughout the ot vacated by the Ingham's. province and was a learning camp for players, referees and M After 17 months in business, she planned to provide her cus- trainers with high potential. tomers with much improved service such as a portable flour mill so A total of 66 players were selected including Aurora's 16- that customers could grind their own flour. year-old John Archibald, a minor midget player and a star on She also planned to serve soup and sandwiches. the St. Andrew’s College team, and Aurora Tiger trainer Bob Although she would not sell coffee, she offered her customers a Firth. coffee substitute and herbal teas. The camp was partly funded by the Canadian Amateur Retail outlet: 20 Furbacher Lane Unit 1 Aurora With a full kitchen in the new store, she planned to have experts Hockey Association and its corporate sponsor Scotiabank, but Also available at: chinook, Vince’s, bluetiful living in the field hold seminars at her store. where is the Hockey Ontario Development Camp today? The store later moved to the Aurora Shopping Centre, but has since closed.

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In April, 1990, a municipal tax revolt was brewing as taxpayers and municipal councils threatened to pull out of daycare, welfare and senior citizens' programs due to a provincial “pass the bill but not the buck” policy. Local governments were increasingly being forced to foot the bill for provincially mandated programs and pass the costs along to PaintPaint andand StainStain property taxpayers. Municipal spending went up 10.3 per cent a year since 1985 but unconditional grants to municipalities increased only 3.8 per cent. The threat evidently worked as Liberal Treasurer Robert Nixon said the province would include about $5 billion in the provincial NEW budget to provide municipalities in conditional and unconditional grants, an 8.2 per cent increase. Maybe it's time for another tax revolt? Sale

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