Ellis Studios Owner Gets Business Person Award
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For details, please call Marilyn Redvers, Sales Representative, Residential Real Estate Services 905-727-1312 or 14799 Yonge St., Aurora 905-727-3154 www.realestateaurora.com www.hojoaurora.com Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Independently Owned and Operated Brokerage Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 50 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of October 21, 2008 Brian North Ellis Studios owner gets Business Person award Humbled and close to tears, Aurora’s newest businessman of the year thanked friends and family at the 9th annual Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards dinner Friday night. Brian North, owner of the Liberal candidate Tim Jones congratulates successful 61-year-old Ellis Studios in Aurora, Newmarket-Aurora Conservative candidate Lois Brown, fol- was shocked when it was lowing her convincing victory Tuesday night in federal elec- announced he had won the 2008 tion voting. The Conservates, led by Brown, who was defeat- Business Person of the Year award. ed in the last election, rebounded to upset the Liberals by He told the audience of more more than 6,000 votes. Liberal incumbent Belinda Stronach than 300 that his family had support- did not seek re-election. Jones is a former Aurora mayor. ed him when he decided to buy the Auroran photo by Rob Schuetze Engelhard Drive plant. He was introduced by last year’s winner Vern Cunningham, who clev- Briefly erly let slip the first name of “Alex” causing people in the room to Candles at cenotaph wonder who he was talking about. The Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corp. #2799 will hold a candlelight vigil Nov. 8 from 7 p.m. until He used the name twice before 7 a.m. the next morning at the Aurora Cenotaph. announcing Brian North as the Members will ask the community to show its support to the soldiers overseas by lighting a candle, in hopes of bringing them home safely. winner. The corp. will provide the candles while the community can provide good wishes. It will also show The event was held at The Manor respect for the fallen Canadian soldiers from Afghanistan with red lit candles that the cadets will light prior to 7 p.m., Nov. 8. in King Township, on Weston Road Last year was the first time that the cadet corp. had such an event and 100 candles were lit in support. north of the Aurora Sideroad. The feedback was amazing. Several other awards were Wine & Cheese handed out during the event. Wednesday, October 29, the Professional Referrals Organization (PRO) will host its Whispering Water Aquatics won second annual Wine and Cheese Networking Event for members of local businesses. PRO is one of the area's most progressive business referral groups. the Young Entrepreneur Award, The event will be held at the Howard Johnson Hotel, on Yonge Street, from 6.30 p.m. to 8. while Lasair Laser and Advanced p.m. to celebrate small business and the benefits of business referrals. Chamber of Commerce president Kathy van Nostrand "We are sending out many letters of invitation and expect a healthy-sized group of local Skin Care Clinic took top honours in business people," said PRO's Chair, Janet Hogan. "We are hoping to attract some new mem- the New Venture category, presents Brian North with award after he was named bers to round out our already lively organization." business person of the year Friday night. PRO's website at http://www.professionalreferralsorganization.ca/ provides more informa- Monthly photo paper SNAP tion about PRO and its members. Aurora was successful in winning Auroran photo by David Falconer A $10 registration fee will give you access to an evening with opportunity to network with the Franchisee of the Year award. other professionals, gift bags for all, door prizes and discounts. around for 50 years and celebrated and Stewart McLaren. If you are interested in attending or if you have questions about how your business cate- The Business of the Year with its 50th anniversary with an open In the audience was newly-elect- gory might fit in, call Janet at 905-853-2442. fewer than five employees was won house at the club Saturday after- ed Member of Parliament for the Craft sale by Ovation Meeting Solutions, while noon. riding of Newmarket-Aurora, Lois The third annual craft and gift sale, presented by the Hadley Grange Crafters, will be held the Business of the Year award with Saturday, Nov. 1 at the building, 16105 Yonge Street, just north of the St. John’s Sideroad. Celebrating 25th anniversaries in Brown. The sale will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include a snack bar and gift tables. employees under 25 went to Aurora are Crestline Computer The Town of Aurora won the Treefrog Interactive Inc. Solutions Inc., Piramal Heathcare Conservation and Environmental Register soon The same award for businesses People who want to register for the York Region 55 plus Winter Games need to do so by Nov. 1. (Torcan Chemical), ReMax York Sustainability Award, which was Potential competitors should register at the Aurora Seniors' Centre for duplicate bridge, pickleball, bid with more than 25 employees went Group Realty Inc., Royal Wood received by Mayor Phyllis Morris euchre, euchre, carpet bowling, cribbage, and curling. to Blakely & Associates Inc. Shop Ltd., and solicitor Barry and several councillors. For more information call 905-895-4569 or Jim Liddy at 905-727-0606. Long time businesses in Aurora Switzer. Marion Tripp was the chairper- Auroran anniversary were also honoured, including Judges for the awards were son in charge of putting the evening With this edition The Auroran is now eight years old. Westview Golf Club, which has been Garry Turgeon, Mary Georgopoulos together. BARRONS GIFT & FURNITURE WAREHOUSE Wellington Street East GREAT VALUES ON GO Havana LEATHER BAR TRACKS TO & COUNTER STOOLS $139 .75 $99 .75 . t S BARRONS Fire Station d Both available in brown, r a Yonge Street cream, red & Havana w Jacob d Engelhard Dr. Industrial Pkwy. S. All Webkinz - $9.99 Lil’Kinz $8.99 also in black E Over 50 pets to choose from 40 Engelhard Dr., Aurora, at Industrial Pkwy. S. • Mon - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-751-0533 • barronshome.com 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 21, 2008 COMING EVENTS CONTINUING [email protected]. This month at the Town Hall’s Skylight Gallery, **** the works of Bud Switzer are on display. Call 905- Scottish Country Dancing every Friday morning 727-9491 for further information. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church beginning at **** 10.30 a.m. HOT SPOT Thursdays (September to June): Navy League **** (Children nine to 12 years) Cadet program 7 to 9 Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday p.m. Contact Cliff Davies at 905-727-2244 for evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Street. details. New members are welcome. For further information SCHEDULE **** call 905-841-1352. Tuesdays (September to June): Sea Cadet **** HOT SPOT will be CLOSED (Youths 13 to 18) program 7 to 9 p.m. Leave mes- Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 sage at 905-895-3038. meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 Oct. 24th and 31st **** p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of Wellington. For BUT OPEN Aurora Opera Company Children’s Chorus more information call 905-830-9205. (AOCCC) is a new treble voice choir dedicated to **** Saturday, Nov. 1st educating, nurturing and providing opportunities for Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first for our Halloween Party children to express their musical abilities. It offers Thursday of each month at the Rising Sun Temple, professional opportunities to sing with beauty, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. artistry, and joy. The AOCCC is open to boys and **** HOT SPOT will be CLOSED Dec.12th girls in Grades 1 through 12, and is made up of two Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third HOLIDAY PARTY Dec. 26th choirs: Angel Choristers (a training choir for 6 and 7 Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 year olds) and Aurora Opera Company Children’s a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call Chorus (open to 8-17 year olds), To audition, con- 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080. tact general director Sarah Kyle at **** [email protected]. Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday **** night at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street at CHATS-Community Home Assistance to Seniors 7.30 p.m. is looking for volunteers to assist with activities in its **** Adult Day Program. Positions call for a commitment Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the of a few hours a week at the Aurora location. Various Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. times are available. Call Christine at 905-713-3494. **** * *** Canadian Federation of University Women holds Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion with a vari- moms/caregivers and tots are invited to Story and ety of speakers.