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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. 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This photo showing Wellington Street East when huge trees formed a canopy to form another canopy over the street, but we wonder how long motorists over the road, was taken in July, 1972, and was sent to us by a reader last will put up with the street being a two-lane road. Wellington is four lanes from week. The trees were removed, but new ones were planted after efforts to Highway 404 to Industrial Parkway in the east, and becomes four lanes again make the entire length of the street four lanes failed. New trees are beginning at Yonge Street to beyond Bathurst Street in the west.

Poor Richard Minority government could

By DICK ILLINGWORTH be blessing for Canadians

The federal election is all over, as Prime Minister but not with a majority, so it's back Poor Richard missed it all; to the future with Canada's Parliament. Now he has to wait and see It was quite obvious that Canadians, at least How the leaders make their call. those who voted, decided that Harper and the “Aurora’s Independent - Poor Richard's Scrapbook Conservatives were the most solid choice to govern Community Newspaper” The election that nobody really wanted, except in a time of economic turbulence. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is finally over and For Harper, the coming session of Parliament will the results are much as expected, with a few surpris- be a challenge. He has not had to govern in tough Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. es. times. at 95 Edward Street, Harper has been returned to office with more He arrived in office to find federal coffers over- Aurora, L4G 1W1 seats than before but he failed to achieve his much- flowing, debt declining and unemployment low, wanted majority government, which may be a bless- thanks to the Liberals. ing for all Canadians. Now with economic turbulence he will have to face Publisher Emeritus It was a strange election and one that no doubt an increase in government spending with declining will be studied time after time by analysts and polit- government revenues with the possibility of a $10 Rosemary Schumaker ical scientists as how not to run an election, espe- billion deficit, which Harper had previously said was cially from a Liberal Party point of view. a ridiculous hypothetical scenario. It was 37 days of adult kindergarten politics. No deficit, no spending decreases and no tax Editorial Production Harper claimed Parliament was dysfunctional and increases. Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] [email protected] he was unable to work with the other parties to Minority governments work best when times are achieve his objectives and an election was neces- good and decisions are easy. Dick Illingworth [email protected] Main Number sary, although history will record that it was quite a Now times are worsening as the decisions get 905-727-3300 successful minority government due to the support harder and Harper will have to prove that he is up to Photography Classifieds of the Liberal party, the Official Opposition. the challenge. David Falconer 905-727-7128 [email protected] The Governor General didn't have to dissolve Another major concern of the election was the [email protected] Parliament as requested by Harper, but could have, voter turnout with only a reported 59.1 per cent of Advertising and should have chosen another course of action. eligible voters casting a ballot. Facsimile Machine Bob Ince 905-727-2620 She should have told Harper to proceed with the That means four out of 10 voters didn't make time [email protected] planned session of the House of Commons to imple- to exercise their franchise which is a national dis- Editorial Department ment his agenda. grace. Diane Buchanan [email protected] [email protected] If defeated in Parliament by a vote of No The right to vote is a great gift that is denied to Confidence, then come back and request an elec- citizens in many countries but was given to Editorial policy tion, which would be granted. Canadians by thousands of other Canadians who But that didn't happen and the election got offi- fought for freedom and to not vote is a disservice to Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are cially underway. them. not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number will not be published, and be It was a dirty, negative campaign, primarily In this election, it was just not apathy that caused limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a com- between the leaders as cabinet ministers and oppo- people not to vote, as some used the election as a pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents sition critics were kept in the background except for protest against the way elections are waged in sprotected by copyright. the Liberals who brought them out during the latter Canada today. Advertising policy part of the campaign. Backbenchers must be reminded that they are Canadians have now gone to the polls three times elected to represent the interests of their con- Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that in four years at a cost of almost $1 billion and voted stituents to the government and not be a voting do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be in favour of three successive minority governments. machine as they have allowed themselves to brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. Twice, Canadians have decided they want Harper become. THE AURORAN, Week of October 21, 2008 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective By the numbers By Stephen Somerville

Last week, my election prediction column again pro- You didn't expect me to guess that one right either, voters make up their mind in the last two or three days vided some humorous material for readers' office cool- did you? of an election, 20 per cent on the last day and 16 per er talk. On a different note, on election night, defeated cent when an individual is actually in the voting booth. For those of you lucky enough not to have caught my Liberal candidate Tim Jones came over to the If these numbers are in any way true, they are truly column, I predicted that Conservative candidate, Lois Conservative victory party to congratulate Ms. Brown. scary. This would mean that just over 50 per cent of vot- Brown, would win by 250 votes. A class gesture by a class guy. ers make up their mind in the last 72 hours of the cam- And, as per usual, I was way off the mark. Over the next number of months, the individual cam- paign. Well, at least I chose the winning candidate - for a paign teams will sift through the ballot entrails, search- So, maybe Elections Canada should replace a 36- change! ing for some significant trend in the polling data that day writ period with one that lasts a week. I based my 250-vote prediction on the following sce- will help them to either re-build for the next campaign Based upon the above, one might be asking if the nario unfolding. or in the case of the Conservatives, to reinforce and campaign teams are wasting a lot of their time and National polls were showing the Liberals slowly build upon their victory. resources trying to get through to voters before the gaining on the Tories over the last week and half of the As someone who has volunteered on many different electors are really ready to listen. campaign. political campaigns over the years, there are a number But then again, although 16 per cent of individuals I believed that Ms. Brown possibly could be behind of voter intention questions that I would like to see may be making their decision while in the voting booth, based on the ballots actually cast on October 14, but either a polling firm or some university or college class what are the key things that influenced that decision? be saved by the advance poll results of those who undertake in the Newmarket-Aurora riding. Did the quality and number of brochures sway their voted a week prior when things were better for the All the respective campaigns do their best to show- decision in any way? Did the number of lawn signs Tories. case their candidate and to get him or her known in the have anything to do with it? If this scenario played out, the Conservatives would community. And the key question: how much of their decision win Newmarket by 1,000 votes, lose Aurora by say This is done through the use of lawn signs, was based on the local candidate versus the Party ver- 1,750 votes, but ultimately be saved if they won the brochures, newspaper ads and the like. sus the Party Leader? advance polls by 1,000 votes. And with the base of election volunteers slowly A comprehensive study investigating both voting Ms. Brown actually won by more than 6,500 votes. declining - meaning a heavier burden is placed on the intentions and the reasons behind these intentions So much for my grand theories and scenarios. existing volunteers - those who manage campaigns would be most welcome. I also wrote that voter turnout would be between 55 would love to know when most of you actually make up and 57 per cent; the actual number was just a shade your mind and decide to vote for a particular candidate. Stephen can be contacted at: over 62 per cent. I saw a study recently that suggested 18 per cent of [email protected]

Inside Aurora Getting an early start By Scott Johnston

The pumpkins are carved, the costumes have been cially daring, they might have something up in late "No," he replied, before making a dash for it. carefully chosen, and the trick or treat bags have been November. I managed to catch him before he could disappear measured and checked for maximum candy capacity. Then the season started to creep up a little sooner into Housewares, and asked when they'd be getting in You know what that means... each year, until it seemed to leap out at you as soon as some new stock. Yes, Christmas is on its way. you turned off your porch light on Halloween. "We're sold out." In fact, if you look closely, you'll see it's already Now, it seems we can't even get through "What?" here. Thanksgiving before we start seeing magazines offer- "We won't be getting any more", he emphasized, Maybe you noticed an unseasonably early decorated ing holiday decorating ideas, or Christmas cards taking before this time successfully making his escape into tree. Or perhaps it was a restaurant ad reminding you up greater portions of prime space in the card shops. the depths of the store. to book your December party. But even with the increasingly less subtle hints that And this isn't an isolated, mid-November incident. And I'm not talking about signs of the season that 'the most wonderful time of year' is already upon us, My brother ran into a similar situation last year looking have appeared over the past week or so. one of the frustrating things is that by the time this for a special ornament. The one he wanted was sold I think I saw my first print ad for some sort of finally registers in your mind, and you have a chance to just days after Halloween. Christmas promotion not long after the kids went back do something about it, it's sometimes too late. I guess the moral of the story is that if you don't get to school in September. Take last year, for instance. I thought I was pushing all your Christmas preparations done by Remembrance And it was around the same time that I heard my first the seasonal envelope by putting up our outdoor lights Day, it may be too late. carol. in mid-November, before it got too cold. And don't think I haven't learned my lesson. And yes, that was a real Deck the Halls-type carol, I wasn't going to turn them on, yet. Not before So this year, if you come around to our house on not a more generic favourite like Walking in a Winter December, or until they built that new supplementary Halloween, and we're not home, it's not because we Wonderland. power generating plant up this way that they've been don't want to greet all the trick or treaters. Now, don't get me wrong. I love the holiday season talking about for so long. It may just be that we're taking advantage of the last as much as the next person. But the temperature out- In any case, we needed an extra string of lights, so I chance to get our Christmas supplies before the stores side's still in the teens, and there's not a hint of snow. went to our local hardware store. run out of stock. In fact, there are still leaves on the trees. After some fruitless searching through the picked- When I was younger, evidence of Christmas wasn't over display, I asked the first employee I found (eventu- Feel free to e-mail Scott at: really prevalent until December, or if a store was espe- ally found, but that's a future column) if they had any. [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 21, 2008 Letters to the Editor Bouquets & BRICKBATS Scrutineer disappointed By DICK ILLINGWORTH BOUQUETS to the Southlake Regional Health Centre med- ical and nursing staff for their medical care and many with returning officers kindnesses to Dorothy Clark McClure and Poor Richard during their recent medical problems at the To the editor, events at any specific poll. comed, and she would get it. health centre. They even arranged to have us meet in a corridor By the time I left the the sheets for him herself, Half an hour later, the between medical departments to exchange 17th wedding On Election Day, I scru- room at 2.30 p.m., we had and they would go into a situation persisted, and I anniversary celebrations while sitting in wheelchairs. tineered for one of the can- developed a good relation- tête-à-tête, indicating a protested to the RO. didates at a couple of loca- ship and it was evident great deal of familiarity. She told me that she, BRICKBATS to anyone who refers to the above two as the tions. that she did not know the Then, there was much not I, was in charge and "Twirling Illingworths" as Dick and Dorothy wend At first, I was denied function of a scrutineer, a confusion at one poll. that I should not interfere. their way along Yonge Street on wheels with their entry, despite showing my failing of her training. At several times, three I reminded her that I new medical walkers. credentials. I might add, that my different voters were hold- was within my rights to It was not until I forced experience made it easier ing ballots in their hands, protest, and she eventually BOUQUETS to the Blue Birds of Happiness for bringing myself in and insisted that for the scrutineer of anoth- one waiting to vote, one went over to the poll and together Auroran Editor and Publisher Ron Wallace and the returning officer call er party, when she made voting and one placing the things improved. lifetime Auroran Patricia Stade in a marriage planned for her supervisor, that I was her appearance. ballot in the box. Interestingly, after the next month. Congratulations and best wishes. allowed in, by which time, At about 3.30 p.m., I In addition, some family count at that poll, one bal- a couple of the ballot went to another location members of one of the poll lot was missing. BRICKBATS to the four of 10 Canadian voters who failed to boxes had already been and was sworn in at all personnel were milling There needs to be a make the effort to vote in the recent federal elec- sealed. four polls. around the table. tighter control on who gets tion. It may have been apathy for some but more The Returning Officer It was evident that the I complained to the RO chosen as an RO. likely frustration and anger at the antics of the politicians, but if you also did not allow me to RO was not in favour of my that she should correct didn't vote, don't complain about the government!. stand near the polls, which party. that situation, and she told George Gonsalves impeded my carrying out I had to keep asking me that she was watching Aurora BOUQUETS to Helen Clark on being recognized by the my function. when the "bingo sheets" Leisure Services Advisory Committee and by Council It was not until my can- were ready and she would for her initiatives regarding clean-up activities undertak- didate's manager showed then point them out to me. en in the Leash Free Park. up and let her know my When, however the scruti- rights that she allowed me neer of another party BRICKBATS to the Ontario mother who was charged with a to investigate "interesting" appeared, he was wel- traffic violation after having her nine-year-old up to daughter drive her home after a night of drinking. SAVE 40% The child was driving the car near Perth when police officers on your heating costs with the noticed how tiny she was and pulled her over. Senior has woes Carrier Infinity 96 furnace BOUQUETS to the Lincoln, Colorado District Court Judge Marion Falk for throwing out Senator Ernie Chambers' at polling station lawsuit against God saying the Almighty wasn't proper- ly served due to his unlisted home address. The To the editor, ered with items, none of Senator was upset about the terrorist threats God had made which were considered against the Senator and his constituents inspiring fear. Only in How difficult can they suitable. America! make it for a person to cast Mrs. Brenda a vote? MacNamara from our BRICKBATS to the Ontario Liberal government for snubbing Knowing that identifica- administration was trying to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters tion would be required, I help and was asked to sign when the federation established an advisory coun- took my health card and my an oath to identify herself. cil to work with the province on planning initiatives for the far cheque book (because my I finally gave up but real- north's boreal forest of 86,850 square miles. Wonder why? cheque book has my name ly wanted to vote so I went and address printed on it). down again and went BOUQUETS to the Ministry of Natural Resources for once There was quite a has- through the whole process ONUMENTS BY again joining forces with Ducks Unlimited Canada to sle but ultimately they con- of registering at which point help preserve wetlands by providing a grant of $500,000 M sented to look up my name I was given my ballot and to be matched by Ducks Unlimited for an Ontario on the voters’ list - only to allowed to vote. HOMPSONS Wetland Care program to help rural landowners maintain and find out that my name had If this is an example of TA New Approach to Memorial Design. enhance wetlands. been crossed off! polling clerks who must I am 92 years old and exercise their authority and BOUQUETS to Councillor Evelina MacEachern for her live at Park Place Manor. worry about the letter of the is having a motions to seek council action on at least two outstand- My son looks after all my law, no wonder the turnout ing items. One is a location for the heritage Petch log bills so I have no utility bill to vote is so abysmal! cabin and the other dedicating the former York Region to present as identification. water tower property in south Aurora as parkland. Another resident had Margaret Stevens CLEARANCE her whole walker seat cov- Aurora BOUQUETS to Councillor Alison Collins-Mrakas for her Notice of Motion that an education session be held in regards to the Code of Conduct and its uses, meaning, OF DISPLAY implication, applications and operationalization.

BRICKBATS to members of Aurora council for adopting a sign bylaw and then at almost every council meeting MONUMENTSÐ approving variances to the bylaw at the request of a business. Either enforce the bylaw or scrap it! Prices drastically reduced BOUQUETS to the Town of Aurora on receiving the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership by the Heritage Canada Foundation. on custom orders BOUQUETS to Gerald Oxman who took it upon himself to call Aurora Leisure Services and ask permission to paint all SAVE THE TAX the benches in Taylor Park. Not only did he do this but he SAVE THE TAX returned the next day to repaint one of them that had been vandalized after he freshly painted it. He then went with his wife to pick up garbage from the park and trail system. Then he UNTIL NOV. 15 called back to see if there were any more benches he could paint.

Car + Home = at BIG SAVINGS HOMPSO T Funeral HomeN LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR, STATE FARM IS THERE: Proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. Providing Insurance and Financial Services 905-727-8400 530 Industrial Pkwy. S. 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 Peter Virtanen (Just south of the soccer fields) CLU. Agent, Aurora Aurora 905-727-5421 PO58005CN State Farm ¥ Home Offices Aurora, Ontario ¥ Statefarm.caª THE AURORAN, Week of October 21, 2008 - 7 Letters to the Editor Former Wells student has many memories To the editor, serving in that capacity at names such as Babcock, tant part of my growing up they have for at least 60 York County School Board this time. Legge, Komar and Harris, as it probably has been years. for many years throughout Re:Wells Street I think I was blessed to I’m sure several of your for thousands of others. I also would like to the 40s and 50s resulting School’s fate as written have been one of the readers might also relate I hope the School mention that Dr.G.W. in the dedication in his by Mr.Revington (Page many fortunate students to the time frame. Board and the trustees Williams Secondary name. One, Auroran, October to have graduated after Yes, it was in the late vote to keep it alive and School was renamed that This was nine years 14) eight years at Wells 50s and although I have consider the third option from the former Aurora after the high school Street Public School. not lived in Aurora for a of rebuilding it with the District High School in moved there from the It is with considerable I have a lot of pleasant long time now, I still have heritage facade. 1961 while I was a stu- Wells Street location. sadness that I only memories from both the a nostalgic interest in its We can again look for- dent there and not built as recently learned that my school and the park history as it was my ward to seeing the gates such in 1952.Dr. John N.Anderson old public school may no across the street. hometown. across Wells Street pro- Williams served on the Thornton, Ontario longer continue to be a If I were to mention Wells Street Public tecting the students school and that it is not some of my teachers’ School was a very impor- crossing to the park as Graffiti clean-up day a success To the editor, School, as well as volun- ple of what can be accom- for making Aurora a better teers from the plished when everyone place for us to call home. All types of Filters, Humidifiers, Re:Town of Aurora Neighbourhood Network, works together here in Air Cleaners, Water Pumps Graffiti clean-up day York Regional Police and Aurora. Phyllis Morris the York Regional Police Thank you again for Mayor Tel:(905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. On behalf of the citi- Auxiliary. your participation in the Alison Collins-Mrakas zens of Aurora and the In total we had almost graffiti clean-up day and Councillor www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario members of council, we 80 participants cleaning would like to express our up more than 25 sites. sincere thanks to those of For those of you who DAMIR VRANCIC 14th Annual Seniors’ Autumn you who participated in supplied paint and other the Town of Aurora’s graf- materials, your contribu- LAW OFFICE Art Show & Sale fiti clean-up day held tion is also greatly appre- BUSINESS LAW, Aurora Seniors Centre 2008 September 25. ciated. REAL ESTATE, 5 Municipal Drive The day was an over- The remaining paint is WILLS & ESTATES (Across from Town Hall) whelming success with being used to continue participants from all over the work we started to Saturday, October 25th Aurora, including stu- help keep Aurora free of 905-841-6411 10.00 - 4 p.m. dents from Dr.G.W. graffiti. Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 Artists in attendance Williams Secondary The graffiti clean-up Refreshments will be served School and Aurora High day is an excellent exam- Enjoy FREE It’s not too late to get a Admission We welcome everyone to attend! the second opinion on your Flowers RRSP and by Terry Investment Portfolio! For further information 14799 Yonge St. please call 905-726-4767 Colours Aurora Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI Telephone: 905-726-1549 Investment Advisor email: [email protected] JONES, GABLE & COMPANY www.flowersbyterry.com LIMITED (Member CIPF) www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? Dry Clean GREEN 30% OFF ALL OUTERWEAR SPRING & WINTER JACKETS & Dec 31/08 COATS

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SPORTS Page 10 Week of October 21, 2008 auroran.com 905-727-3300 Tigers move into first LIGHTING ELEGANCE Friday at the Aurora place in the division, with AURORA 4 Community Centre, the two games in hand over ORANGEVILLE 2 Foyer Fixture Aurora Tigers defeated Orangeville and a game Discount Bronze/Amber Glass the Orangeville Crushers in hand over Huntsville. First Period .00 4-2 in a game that saw Each team has a total A - Tim Revell (Morley) RATES $349 five first-period goals in a of 24 points. 4.24 Only Provincial Junior A hock- "Baby steps we’re A - Michael Sardella without discount ey game. making, improving little (Virgoe, Morley) PP 6.43 The victory moved by little each week," said O - Nicholas Vassos SERVICE. Clear Aurora into a three-way Tiger Head Coach (Goyette, Connolly) PP It’s no accident more tie for first place in the Jerome Dupont satisfied 13.05 people trust State Farm and Phillips Division. with the victory. "Killing A - Michael Sardella to insure their cars. Pink Tim Revell of the off nine of ten penalties, (VanNatter) SH 14.13 Call today. Crystal Tigers opened the scor- scoring two power play O - Mike Arnold (Ezekiel) ing on a breakaway a little goals and one short- SH 16.00 $299.00 over four minutes into the handed is progress." Only first period. This Friday, Aurora Second Period Just over two minutes hosts the Brampton No scoring later, Michael Sardella Capitals in a cross divi- put Aurora ahead 2-0 sion match-up. Third Period after a prolonged scram- Game time is 7.30 A - Dominic Monardo 30% 0ff Allan Cruickshank CFP FLMI, Agent ble in front of the p.m. (Morley, Sardella) PP 0.40 300 Wellington St E Orangeville crease. Aurora, ON L4G 1J5 ENTIRE STOCK Bus: 905-727-2749 Orangeville recorded www.allancruickshank.com SATURDAY OCT. 25 AND SUNDAY OCT. 26 ONLY its first goal with 6.55 Junior A remaining in the period, Lampshades, Repairs & we can arrange for installation but a minute later, Hockey Standings 100’s of styles to choose from Sardella's second of the game gave the Tigers a 3- Phillips Division HOURS 1 lead. Team GP W OTW SOW OTL SOL L PTS The Light Spot Mon - Fri - 10 - 6 Before the first period State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Canadian Head Office: Aurora, Ontario 15570 Yonge Street Sat - 10 - 5 was over, Orangeville Aurora 14 9 2 1 0 0 2 24 PO50068CN 02/05 Aurora, On scored one more goal to Sun - 12 - 4 Orangeville 16 8 1 3 0 0 4 24 (905) 727 7347 make it 3-2, ending a Huntsville 15 8 0 3 2 0 2 24 period that saw the two Couchiching 14 8 0 1 1 3 1 22 teams take a combined North York 14 7 1 0 0 2 4 18 35 shots on net. Dixie 12 4 2 1 0 1 4 15 After a scoreless sec- Collingwood 14 5 0 1 2 1 5 15 ond frame, Dominic Seguin 14 3 0 0 0 1 10 7 Monardo of the Tigers Upper Canada 12 2 0 0 1 0 9 5 scored an insurance goal Villanova 13 1 0 0 0 2 10 4 40 seconds into the final stanza. From that point on, Aurora held off Orangeville from register- ing any more dangerous scoring opportunities. The Crushers are one of only two teams to have beaten the Tigers this season, whose record now is 12 wins and two losses. The other loss was at the hands of Huntsville. Currently, the Tigers share possession of first Advance TICKETS ONLY On sale at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex & The Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre

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Remember to bring your FLASHLIGHT for the parts... Tickets only sold in advance $3.00 per person and bring flashlight. Please enter Sheppard’s Bush from Mary Street scary Trail Sponsor Charitable BBQ will be set up on site. Fore more information please call $25.00 for Legion Members $35 for Public $3/person 905-726-4762 FRIDAY Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Royal Canadian Legion 905-727-9932 THE AURORAN, Week of October 21, 2008 - 11 Part Two Prosperous times for Aurora in the 40s

By ELIZABETH MILNER the first time that year. Most This was evident when the thanks to Leslie Oliver who the Americans were there Aurora. Special to The Auroran people didn't know what first English as a Second organized the first meeting just to advise the South Governments just don't that meant, but it sounded Language course was in his home. Vietnamese government seem the same any more. Highway 11, or Yonge important and very official taught by Mr. Bastedo at Aurora's Junior Chamber and we believed that. We Citizens have lost trust Street, began a widening so it had to be good. the high school. of Commerce gave the were living "peace and in their representatives and project in the 40s and in Automated telephone Aurora's Drama town its first crosswalks in prosperity" and we had no we no longer feel those we August, 1952, the work dial service came to Aurora Workshop also started in October, 1963. The first idea what the future had in elect will be honest, follow reached Aurora. in 1953 also. 1957. Some of the enthusi- three crosswalks were on store for us. through with promises, or Most people in town had The Bell Telephone asts were part of the Yonge Street at the corners Times were good and be concerned about the mixed feelings about losing building constructed in Hobbycraft Guild that had of Aurora Heights Drive, many promising and posi- daily struggles of Mr. the grand old trees and 1928 at the south corner of earlier participated in plays. Mosley Street and Dunning tive things were happening. Everyman. people living on Yonge Yonge and Mosley Streets The Drama Workshop Avenue. It's so hard to believe Perhaps those in gov- Street hated to see some of was replaced with a new members put on plays in Aurora also got a new that life and politics have ernment should all sign a their lawns taken. building. The switchboard, the high school auditorium library on Victoria Street both changed so much. document, an oath just like Aurora's first dog show the telephone operators and often in the auditorium that year. Even better than Presently, two wars are doctor, promising to do no was held in May, 1952, in and supervisors were at St. Andrew's College and that, the old Caplan House in progress, which may harm. the armoury in the Town replaced by wires and no one in town wanted to on Old Yonge Street and St. continue for a long time, Yes, Virginia, looking Park. The event began cables.Not everyone in miss those plays. A town John's Sideroad was pur- and the entire globe is back the old days were immediately to draw com- town liked that, but it was a needs artistic people to chased by the Metro faced with a monetary pretty darned good in petitors from a wide area sign of coming times - give the place a little life Emergency Measures upheaval that will likely Canada and in our town and even from across the automation. and class. Before the the- Organization to be made reach Canada and even named Aurora. border. The show got so In 1956, Aurora Fire atre crowd all we had was into a nuclear shelter. popular that it had to be Department moved into a Lady Eaton, Count Blochin There was a feeling that moved to the arena on new location on Victoria and Lady Amelius Jarvis. the Oak Ridges Moraine SAVE50% on your LASER PRINTING Yonge Street. Street. The old Town Hall A boat club started in would somehow deflect the RECHARGE-RECYCLE-REUSE A new Bell Telephone and fire hall at the corner of Aurora the next year. No full impact of a nuclear building, providing automat- Mosley and Yonge Street one ever imagined Aurora explosion and the resulting CARTRI-SAVE ed phone service to Aurora came down and that didn't having one of those fallout. Remanufacturing all laser cartridges and the area, was also sit well with everyone, but because all we had in town In 1964, Sea Cadets for HP & CanonPrinters under construction that they had to admit the new was Tannery Creek, but we started in Aurora and the ~100% GUARANTEE ~ FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY year at 145- 147 Yonge premises were more suit- got one anyway and the Aurora Humane Society Street South. able for a growing town. members made it work and opened on Yonge Street. ~ SINGLE CARTRIDGE ORDERS WELCOME In 1953, the town hired There was always a lot eventually the club pur- Aurora got a new Post CALL DAVE 905 727 2364 its first engineer, W.B. of singing in town thanks to chased land on Cook's Bay Office on Wellington Street MOBILE 416 605 7898 Redfern. Illtyd Harris and the church on Lake Simcoe. East two years later and the After quite a struggle, choir leaders and so in In 1959, Aurora had its structure was called the the Town Park got the first 1956 a group of men still first full time Fire Chief, Federal Building, which For All Your Mortgage Needs electric lights in 1953. This anxious to sing began the Harry Jones. Aurora got its sounded a lot more impor- meant night baseball town's first barbershop first shopping centre on tant than the Post Office. •Residential and Commercial Made Easy • Debt consolidation and Business for Self There was great excite- games could take place quartet group. Yonge Street at the south Ed Schlotter, Mortgage Consultant and that was exciting. Natural gas came to end of town. The merchants ment the following year The Horse Show had town as a heating option for in the centre of town because the people in Serving Aurora grown bigger and better homes in 1957. We were weren't happy about that, Aurora were looking ahead 905.727.0112 after it began again in 1946. linked to the Canadian but every town was get- to having the town's first www.mortgageintelligence.ca/edschlotter In 1953, Federation West by a pipeline and it ting one with parking for Community Centre and a © 2007, Mortgage Intelligence Inc., all rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc. Equestrian International seemed a marvellous thing. customers and so we drove new arena. Rules (F.E.I. Rules) were The population in and our cars to shop! A soccer It just seemed that the introduced in the competi- around Aurora was begin- club also started in town in government of Canada was FSCO # M 08001523 tions in the Town Park for ning to change that year. 1959. taking care of its people Many changes came in and that Aurora's govern- the 1960s also. ment was taking care of our In 1961, the Lions Club town. BOWLING LEAGUES gave the bandstand in the Aurora was getting big- Town Park a roof and ger and better and people Youth 10 pin league (9–18 years) Aurora had its first band- in town were making good & Children 5 pin League (5–12 years) shell. An Aurora and things happen. Newmarket Kiwanis Club Yes, we had a house in a began the same year and subdivision on south Yonge Saturday Mornings 9 am two years later the Beta Street with a nuclear bomb Sigma Phi Sorority began shelter, but the mayor had First Week free–with this coupon the Delta Psi Chapter in said it would make a good Gateway Lanes 210 Edward Street Aurora Aurora. "jam and preserve cup- 905-727-2900/www.gatewaylanes.ca Rugby started in town in board”. 1961. They called it "rug- Yes, we had another Adults leagues available week nights ger" and some people in nuclear shelter at the north town weren't sure what end of town, but no one sport they were reading really believed Aurora about. would be harmed. Yes, the In 1962, the Aurora Vietnam War was on the Historical Society began horizon, but we were told

A real roof raiser In what is believed to be a “first” in the region, a huge crane, operated by Chepurny Brothers Construction, lowers a roof weighing an estimated 10 tons onto the home of Westview Golf Course co- owner Craig Nisbet. The roof was first constructed on the ground and then raised to the top of the house in about ten minutes. The recently remod- eled house overlooks the second hole of the course, which celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house Saturday. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace 12 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 21, 2008

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However, Ms The Food Pantry is Rummenie added that for our seniors located in the basement donations are strong of the old post office enough on a weekly By BRIAN WARBURTON building on the east side basis that they are "busy of Yonge Street, between all year". A federal election, volatile falling stock markets world Mosley and Wellington. The pantry thanks wide, and Thanksgiving all in play in the same time frame, "We appreciate all the local gardeners for pro- are enough to make most of us in the Aurora Seniors’ donations," she said. duce, including food that Centre sit up and take notice. "We're getting a lot of came from last summer's We are all fascinated in part and scared in part and donations from our community garden plots. while we can handle an election and Thanksgiving, what Thanksgiving drive." Ms Rummenie said should we do about a volatile stock market consuming our Soup is one of the she is especially grateful wealth? most frequently donated "for those who donate all Preserve wealth, seek competent advice and keep a items, while the pantry is year round". cool head, is the advice I am relying on. looking for more pasta, The Aurora Food And the Canadian people voted and have spoken sauces, canned fruit and Pantry is open from 9 emphatically with a clear electoral voice; the Canadian vegetables, tea, coffee, a.m to 3 p.m. every electorate calls for more minority style federal govern- crackers, and snacks and Saturday. ment. First, congratulations to Lois Brown on her electrifying win of the Newmarket/Aurora riding and good luck to her MORGAN FREY in her federal career, upon which she will embark as soon as she is sworn in. Once sworn in she will progress from talking about Aurora amputee learns what to do concerning the nation’s business, to being a part of the group mechanism that implements measures to improve matters or to contain problems as they are identi- "Super Champs Can!” fied. Morgan Frey, 16, of sion, Morgan showed her And words of understanding for Tim Jones in his disap- Aurora, is back from a War standard artificial arm. pointment; Tim is an excellent man who has been deprived Amps Seminar in Toronto War Amps CEO Cliff of what once appeared to be a realistic opportunity to win where she learned that Chadderton realized many the riding he contested. being a multiple amputee years ago that computers A cruel and fickle general rejection of the leader of his is not a barrier to reaching were the great equalizer party deterred some supporters from casting supportive her dreams. for Super Champs, and so votes in a contest that took no prisoners, and ultimately The Multiple launched “jumpstart” and skewed the election result away from him. Amputation Seminar was “Webmasters” to help them Even though Tim is a tough, respected and thoroughly held recently for "Super with schoolwork now and experienced political veteran, who will persevere and con- Champs" -- members of to have successful careers tinue, this defeat must be the most difficult disappointment The War Amps Child in the workforce. to accept in his political life and unlikely to be forgotten, Amputee (CHAMP) Sessions focused on ever. Program missing three or the importance of comput- And deserving of recognition also in standing for elec- more limbs. er technology as another tion are Dorian Baxter, Mike Seaward, Ray Luff and Glenn Using the theme "Super step on the road to inde- Hubbers, all of whom must be congratulated for putting Champs Can!," sessions pendence. their names forward. focused on how these Morgan also attended For the election, the West/McKenzie Hall in the centre young people can enjoy The War Amps was designated a polling station and voter traffic appeared sports and activities with “Webmasters” seminar this to be heavy with voters thronging to cast ballots. their peers with the help of summer where she Many of them took the opportunity of their visit to tour specially designed recre- learned Web development the centre, some looking in on the computer room, where ational limbs. skills that will open future computer club committee member Dee Smith and this They also covered career choices for her. writer, were conducting a drop-in session for anybody with achieving future independ- The War Amps is fund- computer problems, and also signing up seniors for com- ence, with topics like edu- ed solely through public puter courses. cation, learning to drive, support of the Key Tag and The Farmers’ Market “Apple Crumble Pie Contest”, was cooking, handling house- Address Label Service and won by the Aurora Seniors’ own Edna Crosby. hold chores and travelling. receives no government Anne McKenny, also an ASA member took part and In the artificial limb ses- grants. helped with phoning and organizing others to enter the contest. 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Golf Club, 368 St.John's Sideroad East in Aurora.Free parking, free WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 22 admission and a door prize.All proceeds from the Charity table will go Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society presents Allen Foster talk- to CHATS (Community Home Assistance to Seniors).Call 905-727- ing about “Myths and Magic of Plants”at 8 p.m.at the Aurora Legion, 1278 for further information or visit www.pinetreepotters.ca. Industrial Parkway North. SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 15 **** Trinity Anglican Church Women's Christmas Starlight Bazaar from Members sign-up for the Aurora Chamber of Commerce 2009 9.30 a.m.to 2.30 p.m.Luncheon is 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.Coffee House at Aurora Home Show and Outdoor living Expo at the Chamber office at 7:30 p.m.Experience the many talents of Trinity Anglican Church and 8.30 a.m.First Come, First Served.The event takes place April 17 to support the Diocesan choir camp. 19. * *** THURSDAY,OCTOBER 23 Annual TOAST (Town Of Aurora Staff Together) silent auction and Women’s Centre of York Region, Annual General Meeting, 6 to 8 bake sale in the main lobby at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre, PARTY & GIFTS p.m.in Binion’s Hall at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, 1400 Wellington Street East, from 10 a.m.to 3.30 p.m.All proceeds go 4U Aurora.RSVP by October 20 to Kirsten Eastwood, 905-853-9270, to the York Region Children's Aid Society "Holiday Gift Program" to ben- COSTUMES for HALLOWEEN efit local families in need. 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Great Prices York Chamber Ensemble at Trinity Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. **** **** Annual Aurora Santa Claus parade. 220 Industrial Pkwy.S.905-841-2832 Halloween carnival party from 3 p.m.to 7.30 p.m.at Christ Lutheran TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 25 Call for hours Church (downstairs), 7 Lacey Court.It’s free.For further information, Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business After Five from 5.30 to call 905-727-3311. 7.30 p.m.at M & L Fotographics, 15032 Yonge Street. **** 14th annual seniors’autumn art show and sale at the Aurora Seniors Centre, 5 Municipal Drive, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Artists in New French high attendance and refreshments will be served.Free Admission.For fur- www.youngdrivers.com ther information.call 905-726-4767. TUESDAY,OCTOBER 28 school opens here Canadian Federation of University Women open meeting at the Oct.25 - 4 Saturdays Aurora Legion, Industrial Parkway North.Guest speaker is David The Conseil scolaire de receive students from Nov.11 - Tues.& Thurs. MacKinnon.Event begins at 8 p.m. districte catholique Aurora's Saint-Jean **** Centre Sud observed its Elementary School and Evenings - 4 weeks Explore the World of Art at the Aurora Library, for children ages 6 to 9, from 7 p.m.to 8 p.m.Fee is $6 per child.For further information, call 10th annual community from elementary schools 905-727-9493. celebrations recently at in Markham and Maple. 905-726-4132 **** the new Ecole secondaire Deadline for citizen members for the Accessibility Advisory catholique Renaissance Committee.The purpose of the committee is to encourage and facilitate at 700 Bloomington Road accessibility on behalf of challenged persons.More information is avail- at the corner of Bathurst able at the Aurora Public Library and the Town Clerk's office. Street. 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