In case of a strike… - Simcoe
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In case of a strike… - Simcoe
Jaguar Gymnastics Club Your local source for... Insurance Investments Wealth Management REGISTER NOW FOR ALL FALL CLASSES 905 727 4605 6 Vata Court, Units 6 & 7 Aurora www.hsfinancial.ca Aurora’s Community Newspaper TEL: 905-841-7598 Vol. 3 No. 38 Representing Week of July 15, 2003 905-727-3300 In case of a strike… St. Andrew's students get laptop computers This September St. Andrew's College embarks on a revolution in education when every Grade 6 to 12 student will be issued with a laptop computer. The laptops will be able to access the school network and the Internet from almost any place on campus. Using computers in education at the college began in the late 1970s with the introduction of primitive computers and continued over the years with a computer and a digital projector in every classroom. In more recent years, every student had used a computer, either his own, or one located somewhere on campus. After extensive testing of various laptop models, in June, 2002, wireless laptops were issued to faculty who were given an intense three-day training session. The use of laptops in the class- room provided an evolution in teaching methods. Previously, teachers had limited resources, textbooks and handouts. With the laptop it's possible to access newspapers, periodicals, encyclopedias, and websites making the teaching process almost magical, with an endless wealth of tools and material. The students have access to all the same material, so they can do more than just listen and can enter the discussion online. It is believed this will help a shy student who may have difficulty in expressing his thoughts in class. They can continue the classroom work at night, while studying. The college leases the equipment to the student for two years for one price, which includes the computer, software, support, and battery exchange. Machines will be replaced every two years. At press time, negotiations involving Canada Post and its workers were continuing. The union is in a strike position effective Friday, July 18. Since most of the Auroran's 15,000 copies are delivered by the post office, there will be no home delivery of next week's newspaper if the workers carry through with the strike action. Given that eventuality, we will increase the numbers of papers that we drop at various locations throughout the community, and you may pick up copies during regular business hours. A complete list of newspaper locations may be found on Page 5. This system will stay in effect until the potential strike is settled. If, on the other hand, everything gets settled this week, well, just ignore this message. Briefly Front yard store For the past several years, Noreen Gardner has been turning her front yard into a general store. This year is no exception. Her annual yard sale has become a bit of a tradition, and this year will be held Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Noreen's front yard is located at 58 Centre Street. Proceeds go to the Aurora Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion. Among the features will be a "Bag for A Buck" offer, which is self-explanatory. Aurora Councillor Nigel Kean was on hand Saturday to welcome cross Canada cyclist Rick Casey as he arrived in Aurora for a brief ceremony. The 50-year-old disability services counsellor at a Kitchener college has been on the road since May 4 when he left Victoria, B.C., en route to Cape Spear, Newfoundland. A two-hour ceremony, highlighted by a band - the Deloraines - took place at the Town Park Saturday afternoon. The event was hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch. Petch family history dates back to the 1840s By DICK ILLINGWORTH Citizens hearing about the agreement between the town and Whitwell Developments to temporarily locate the Petch Log House until a permanent site can be found for the historic home may wonder who and what were the Petch family. The house, built in 1844, and sitting on property on Wellington, east of Leslie, competes with Oakland Hall in Aurora's north end, as one of the oldest houses in York Region. (Oakland Hall, a newly-opened restaurant, operates from the former Red House, a building that dates back to around 1845.) The family name Petch may not be as well known to citizens of Aurora today, as it was during the period 1915 to 1926 when C. A. Petch was clerk-treasurer of the municipality. But the Petch family has had a close connection to the town and area for more than six generations. Jonathan Petch and his sister Rachel Petch Wells with their families settled in Whitchurch Township 185 years ago in 1817 and they were able to rent reserve lands just down the road from where the Wesley United Church is today. Of course, today, you have to cross the busy Highway 404. The road east from Machell's Corners (as Aurora was then known) was little more than a wagon trail and at one time the area was called Petch's S % off 15 O BAR G 2 N I E ROT That on-going lease debate between the Town and Theatre Aurora was expected to get another hearing at a council meeting this week. Lease difficulties between the town and Theatre Aurora appeared to be over way back in 1980. A council-in-committee recommended Theatre Aurora be granted an exclusive rental option to the Factory Theatre, the old concrete block factory on Henderson Drive. This followed a hot exchange between Theatre Aurora members and councillors. Theatre Aurora president at the time, Mike Heptinstall, said somebody on council wanted them out of the building. A string of accusations erupted at the meeting and threatened to undermine the reason for meeting, but councillors finally agreed that Theatre Aurora should be permanently accommodated in the Factory Theatre. The major issue was one section Please see page 13 % 25off P snack ional n t i r t u t, n f protei o enien Conv with 22g TA lease back again 60 - 120 caps % 25off 600g SOLEAN SHAKE A complete, convenient protein supplement for women, with vitamins, minerals, fibre and quality carbohydrates. PROACTIVE MULTI-VITAMINS & MINERALS With six individualized formulas targeting age, gender and activity level, choosing the right multi for you has never been easier. From Aurora’s #1 Health Food Store - Your Satisfaction is Our Guarantee - 14845 Yonge Street (Hunter’s Gate Plaza) Aurora 905-726-3000 2 - AURORAN, Week of July 15, 2003 COMING EVENTS IN AURORA CONTINUING Farmers' Market, Temperance Street parking lot, every Saturday through Thanksgiving weekend 8 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. Contact Nigel Kean at 905-841-6776. **** Summer public skating at the Leisure Complex every Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. until August 29. Cost is $2. **** Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. **** History camps at Hillary House for youngsters during the summer. Several week-long programs available. Call 905-7278991 for details. JULY 19 Beach Party at the Aurora Legion. 7 p.m. Chicken dinner, prizes, contests. $10 per person. For further information call 905-727-9932. JULY 20 Tea on the verandah at Hillary House. Tour the house and enjoy homemade refreshments. 2 to 4 p.m., 15372 Yonge Street, north of Wellington. For further information, call (905) 727-8991. Yonge Street in Aurora will hold its 7th Annual Charity Dog Wash, rain or shine, with proceeds to the Southlake Regional Health Centre. Call 905-727-7379 for further information. **** Aurora Children's and Youth Fair in the Town Park with food, contests and games for children 13 and older. There will be a juried Art Show for young artists in graphics, photography, fine art and fabric art. For more information call Info Aurora at 905727-8214. SEPTEMBER 6 Aurora Historical Society annual tour of homes from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. Seven private homes, from the 1860s to the 1950s, will be on view. Tickets at $15 per person are available until August 17, when the price goes up to $20. All proceeds support Hillary House, Aurora's National Historic Site. Tickets may be purchased at Hillary House, 15372 Yonge Street, Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (905) 727-8991. AUGUST 22 Cardinal Carter Pioneer Class of 1993 Reunion. Pioneer students and faculty invited. For ticket information, call Joanna Jannetta 905-773-6717. **** The Canadian Blood Services will hold the Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic at the Aurora Town Hall from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. AUGUST 23 • Specializing in decks & fencing • Professional Home Improvements & Renovations First "Lifeguards on the Beach" volleyball tournament will be held at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex beach courts. Teams of four may register. Support the Lifesaving Society's "Drowning Prevention Campaign". Registration forms at the Leisure Complex. Further information call 905-727-3123 ext. 523. Call for FREE ESTIMAT E Tel: (905) 726-3735 Fax: (905) 726-9306 Serving Aurora & Area JULY 21 The Aurora Writers' Group meets at 7.30 p.m. in the Holland Room of Aurora Town Hall, John West Way. Beginners and published writers are all welcome. HOME OF THE WEEK JULY 26 Polo at the Gormley Polo Centre, Leslie south of Bloomington, as the Toronto Polo Club hosts the M.C. Sifton Memorial Cup Charity to raise funds for York Central Hospital.Call 905-7270535 for tickets and information. **** Aurora Seniors Annual Garage Sale at the Seniors' Centre from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. JULY 27 Tea on the verandah at Hillary House. Tour the house and enjoy homemade refreshments. 2 to 4 p.m., 15372 Yonge Street, north of Wellington. For further information, call (905) 727-8991 JULY 30 Aurora Family Leisure Complex aquatics team's annual "Watergames" from 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Theme is "Pirates of the Deep: The Search for Sunken Treasure". Proceeds donated to the Lifesaving Society and their "Drowning Prevention Campaign". Open to the public. $249,000 Marilyn Redvers NO CAR REQUIRED!! WALK TO EVERYTHING!! Charming bungalow in central Aurora...beautifully maintained! Hardwood floors! Updated bathrooms! Lovely fenced yard has mature landscaping and gardens. Terrific recreation room has walkout to yard! A real gem! AUGUST 7 Seniors trip to Port Colbourne and the Theatre-In-The-Round to watch "Ivanka Chews the Fats". Trip includes a driving tour of the Port, lunch at the theatre and following the performance a stop at the Old Country Market. Cost is $66 for members and $71 for non-members. Call 905-727-2816 to register. Other GREAT HOMES AUGUST 16 From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Abbotsford Animal Hospital on Find Out What your Home is Worth On-Line visit: www.QuickOnlineEvaluation.com ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. Don’t pay till 2004! • Visit our showroom • FREE in-home estimates Authorized Dealer 15005 Yonge Street Just south of Kennedy (M&M Meats Plaza) Phone (905) 727-7048 email: [email protected] $299,000 $359,000 LOVELY HOME IN “OLD AURORA” #1 in Aurora Sales Rep - 2002 * Top 1% in Canada - 11 Yrs. Over 75% Referral Rate “Proud to be living and working in Aurora” Super character home on a beautiful mature lot backing to park and stream! Many features, including 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, finished basement & more! Walk to Yonge Street, schools & transit. CENTRAL AURORA LOVELY FAMILY HOME! Immaculate, well-kept home! Beautiful lot has gorgeous deck and gardens and is hedged for privacy! Great space for a family...4 bedrooms plus finished basement! Easy walking distance to schools! AYS 8 D IST N I D FL SOL 99% O FOR $945,000 $439,900 A BEAUTY IN GOLF COURSE NEIGHBOURHOOD! This one shows to perfection! Family-sized home has 3 car tandem garage, finished basement with recreation rm., games rm. and 5th bedroom! Terrific landscaped lot backing to park! Loaded with extras! BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR IN AURORA - 2002 As selected by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce STUNNING BUNGALOW ON 2+ ACRES Absolutely gorgeous home with triple garage and finished walkout basement! Fabulous rolling, treed property includes practice golf sand trap & offers ultimate privacy! Loaded! Shows beautifully! Associate Broker Network *FOR YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY Call 905 727-3154 14799 Yonge Street, Aurora aurora AURORAN, Week of July 15, 2003 - 3 n u F r e m Sum Gift Basket Draw A successful library art sale, held in conjunction with Aurora's annual street festival, resulted in $1750 being presented to the library by the Society of York Region Artists (SOYRA). Part of the funds were raised thanks to a donated painting from Nancy Newman, right, which was raffled off during the event. Here Bill Van Oorschot, SOYRA chairman, presents the cheque to chief librarian Colleen Abbott. Ms Abbott said she would recommend to the library board the establishment of an art fund. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Aurorans advance in York talent search In the York Region Celebration of the Arts talent search, seven Aurora individuals and a band have advanced to the semi-finals stage. Dave Pilkey, a singerpiano player, competed in the semis Saturday, but results were not available at press time. Meanwhile, singer Bill Reid and the Aurora High School jazz band will attempt to get through the semis when they compete this weekend. Next week, Devon Miller, a teen gal who plays the guitar and sings, will join Deven Dickinson a teenage male singer and Rebecca Stephens, entered in the teen vocal category, will compete. Irish dancer Haley Kirk and teenage singer Hillary Coots, will continue their competitions in the middle of August. Competitions are being held at the Newmarket Theatre and contestants could win studio recording time at Cedar Valley Studios Inc. For ticket information, call 905-953-5122. Gift Basket includes tickets to Fill out a ballot in participating stores in Aurora Shopping Centre The Red Barn Theatre in Jackson’s Point... ...for the performance of Draw to take place July 25/03 WIN A VALUABLE GIFT BASKET courtesy of the AURORA SHOPPING CENTRE MERCHANTS and THE RED BARN THEATRE “Private Lives” Gas & Oil Heating Equipment Humidifiers and Air Conditioners Tel: (905) 727-6401 www.nyhp.on.ca 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. Aurora, Ontario A & F HAIR ELITE - 727-6212 AURORA ALTERATIONS - 726-9242 AURORA DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE - 841-2497 New to the community? Expecting a baby at your house? Newly Engaged? If you fit into one of these categories and have not been contacted by us, Please call 905-853-4645 KAREN & TINA'S FLOWERS - 727-9865 KESSLER'S SWISS PASTRIES - 727-8492 AURORA DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY - 713-0095 KITCHEN ACCENTS - 841-0885 AURORA SALON SECRETS - 727-1044 KNIT OR KNOT - 713-1818 BARRONS - 841-5454 KODAK IMAGE CENTRE - 726-4243 BEER STORE - 727-4741 LEGACY JEWELERS - 841-3065 BOYZ TOYZ - 726-2316 NOT JUST CARDS (HALLMARK) - 727-1547 OAKRIDGE OUTFITTERS - 726-4063 CIBC BANK - 1-800-465-2422 New Business/ Professional? A Civic minded Business interested in sponsoring Welcome Wagon? HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS - 727-8001 RADIO SHACK - 713-0473 CREATIVE COLOURS FASHIONS - 727-0552 REGENCY VARIETY - 727-6691 DELI DELIGHT CAFE - 841-3195 SOUND CITY - 751-0397 DISCOUNT SHOES - 727-9391 Thomas B. McPherson Colin A. Brown John T. Kalm Thomas McPherson & Associates Law Firm T: 905-727-3151 • F: 905-841-4395 OMAR'S SHOES - 727-9391 CLOTHING OUTLET - 841-7652 FABULOUS FLICKS VIDEO - 841-5768 FAMILY SHOE REPAIR - 841-8922 GERRY'S NO FRILLS SPARKLE PHARMACY - 727-2322 STAPLES/BUSINESS DEPOT - 713-0367 VAN DE VEN CAR WASH YORK MEDICAL - 713-0404 4 - AURORAN Week of July 15, 2003 Poor Richard There's no school for our politicians Training for politicians is needed, So there ought to be a school; To stop from saying silly things, That makes them look a fool! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook. There is an old saying that many politicians have never learned. It is: "It is better to remain quite and thought dumb, than to speak up and remove all doubt". At times, they make the most ridiculous statements without learning all the facts and try to bluff their way through. How is it that lawyers have to go to law school, doctors to medical school, police officers to police-college, etc., but there is no school for politicians. Yet they wield more power than many of the others, make laws and usually spend more money. But no formal training is required. Requirements included only a strong back, a hard head, broad shoulders and a thick skin. In the old days a citizen usually started as a member of a home and school organization before running for school trustee or the citizen would serve on a town committee before running for a council seat. At least they had some knowledge of the issues and the political process. It was only after they had served their apprenticeship as a councillor for a few years would they even consider running for office as an MP or MPP. Now candidates jump into the fray without any qualifications, except their ability to raise election funds, shake hands, kiss babies and make promises, that in most cases that they can't keep, and wonder why voters are cynical. If you are thinking of running for office in the November 10 municipal election, it's time for action. In fact, it's long past time as registration opened right after January 1st. As there isn't a school for councillors, it's a case of self-education if you want to be an effective member of council following the inaugural meeting. Rather than learning about the various issues after the election, the proper time to do it is before the election. The only way this can be done is by attending council and committee meetings on a regular basis. This enables candidates to become familiar with the many issues facing the municipality, the municipal process, and the role of a councillor and of council as a corporate body. It is also advisable to obtain a copy of the procedural bylaw from the clerk's office to fully understand the why's and wherefore's of parliamentary procedures as practiced by the local municipality. Visit the library to see if they have a copy of "You and Your Local Government" by C. R. Tindal or the "Municipal Councillors' Handbook" by Ian Rogers. Both books provide an excellent overview of local government in Ontario and are well worth reading. In order to get elected, it is necessary to get votes and you can only obtain a person's vote if they know who you are. It used to be that candidates went up and down the streets of the town knocking on doors to become known, but with the growth of Aurora this is becoming more and more difficult. Don't wait until the very last minute to start making appearances at various functions within the town, as your intentions become very obvious. At one time members of the Aurora Legion commented that they could always tell when the election was near by the number of strangers visiting the Legion Hall. One effective way to meet people on a one-to-one basis is to ask your friends to throw a coffee party for you and invite a few neighbours in to meet you. Before doing so get yourself primed on some of the potential problems facing the people and how you believe such problems can be solved, but don't make a promise to do so. On council you only have one voice and one vote and it is only council when acting as a corporate body that has any decision-making power. The same applies to all-candidate meetings. Get to know the issues and the only way you can do this is by attending council and committee meetings. The only school for politicians is the School of Hard Knocks. Given that renovation completion of the Church Street School is only a few weeks away, we thought it was time to drag out another graduating class from a time when the school was in its heyday. Above, meet the Grade 4 class from 1948-49 and we're sure there are a few names you will recognize. As usual, a question mark appears when we can't identify a student, and we seek your help filling in the blanks. Front row, left to right, Peter Ardill, Bob Copeland, Jim Beattie, Robert Higgins, ?, Walter Southwood, John Offord and Dave Griffith. Second row, left to right, Donnie Elmer, Paul Babcock, Jimmy Higgins, Joan Holder, Arlette Buker, Pat Davis, Tommy Hulse, and Murray Chapman, Third row, left to right, Bonnie McCachen, Anne Perdue, Herbie McKenzie, Peter Rowat, Jean Brown, Eileen Cole, Rachel Morris and Olive Komar, the teacher. Top row, left to right, Mary Bell, Gloria Sherman, Elizabeth Buchanan, ?, ?, Bill Egan and Patsy Patrick. The school, now the Aurora Museum, was built in 1886. Letters to the Editor CT comment an "insult": reader To The Editor: To quote the Aurora Canadian Tire (CT) representative in the letter to the editor which appeared in the July 1 edition of the Auroran, "Aurora is one of the highest per capita income areas in the GTA and that is why we can charge more", is an absolute insult to me. I built a house in Aurora in 1996 and have done everything possible to shop locally, to support Aurora commerce. I find the comment from a CT store representative to be ostentatious, and although I never had any of the services provided at CT as per the article, I will boycott the Aurora CT Store on mere principle. Let me continue by adding an analogy that would allow Pizza Pizza in Aurora to charge more for the same pizza in Aurora than it does in Newmarket. After all, aren't both Pizza Pizza and Canadian Tire stores franchises? I hope other Aurorans take the same action as I, and will continue to boycott until the Auroran publishes a comment from the Canadian Tire Corporation, with a valid explanation, or better yet, their actions to correct this issue. I wonder if the employees at CT in Aurora are being paid more than those in Newmarket. After all, "Aurora is one of the highest per capita income areas in the GTA," and if CT Aurora can charge more, then they can pay their employees more. A. Gardner Aurora Shopper's vent was misdirected, reader says To the editor, The person who had the beef about pricing should have vented directly to the Canadian Tire Corporation head office (letter, Auroran, July 1) and it would have been looked into promptly. Instead, they chose to publicize it and, in doing so, got the person fired, when he had no control over setting the prices of the particular store. That is the owner's job. I have lived in Aurora for 24 years and it hasn't changed in that aspect. Prices have always been higher at almost all the other stores in Aurora…CTC just took a little longer time catching up and they weren't so subtle about it. You have a choice to go elsewhere if it is just more convenient to use that store than pay the price and stop whining. Conveniences always cost more and no, I am not a personal friend, but I have dealt with CTC head office about another store and got results. I hardly ever shop in Aurora; check out the clothing, furniture or ever hardware prices. Thank goodness we are getting some regular type stores, like Zellers - not my favourite - and Home Depot. Face the facts, Aurora is a pricey town to live in; always has been and probably always will. C. Wong Aurora ED. NOTE: There is no evidence to support the statement an employee lost a job over this issue. Buck makes valid point To the editor, Reference Jayne St. Anton's letter in the Auroran July 8 regarding Evelyn Buck's letter July 1. In her letter, Ms. Buck made the point that a person who represents the people of Aurora on our town council should also live in Aurora. I feel that this is a valid point and a separate issue from Ms. Pedersen's contributions to our community when she lived in Aurora. Wendy Gaertner Aurora ED. NOTE: Aurora's Canadian Tire store manager, who expressed his disappointment with the Auroran for not notifying him prior to the July 1 letter being printed, has been offered space on this page to respond. “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 Aurora, L4G 1G3 Owner & Publisher Rosemary Schumaker Editorial Ron Wallace Dick Illingworth Photography David Falconer Display Advertising Bob Ince Kathy Bitove Production Cynthia Proctor All Departments 905-727-3300 Classifieds 905-727-7128 Facsimile Machine 905-727-2620 E-Mail Advertising Department [email protected] Editorial Department [email protected] Editorial policy Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of the Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number will not be published. Names may be withheld assuming a compelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. Advertising policy Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. AURORAN, Week of July 15, 2003 - 5 Cathy’s Corner Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Assembly required When we first moved to Aurora, I was the perfect woman. I cooked, cleaned, produced babies and puttered in the garden. Within months, I began evolving into the perfect man. Must be something in the water. I am into landscape construction. I haul wheelbarrows brimming with topsoil, gravel, sand, stones and sometimes, children. I have the biceps to prove it. I don't redecorate rooms. I carve them out of basements with my bare hands. We're talking drywall, built ins, indestructible floors, and soundproof insulation. I have teenagers, and occasionally, I still think like a lady with sensitive ears and a genetic predisposition to keeping messes confined to remote areas of the house. I didn't set out to become the perfect man. In fact, I didn't even realize it was happening until it was too late. One day, my son brought all his friends over to admire my biceps. Half the population of nineyear-old boys in Aurora aspired to grow up to be just like Tim's mom. My husband cried for a week. I am living proof that Gloria Steinhem was right: Many of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry. Once, when my husband came home from work, horrified to find me up on a ladder a few rungs from the roof, he shook his head in dismay and pleaded: "Cathy, why do you do this?" I called down: "Because you don't." He says he will. But he never does. He's a Mark Twain fan: "Never put off until tomorrow what you can put off until the day after tomorrow." He says his clients need everything yesterday, so household maintenance is the only flexible scheduling luxury he has. I don't buy it. What I do buy is furniture that comes in a big flat cardboard box containing 1,189 pieces. The first time, it sat in the garage long enough for me to forget what it was and buy another one. The second time, I metamorphed into the perfect man. The fact that the instructions came in languages including Greek, Chinese and Arabic, but not English, didn't bother me at all. Now I was thinking like a man. What bothered me was that after I was done, the desk looked a lot like the desk in the picture, except I had a whole bag of pieces that I didn't know what to do with. Now I was thinking like a man with half a brain. When my husband came home, I proudly displayed my accomplishment. Like the well trained spouse I have sculpted him to be, he made a wide array of approving sounds, but spoke no words. This put me at ease, so I felt comfortable enough to start complaining about the bag of extra hardware. "Who packs these boxes, anyways?" I jabbered. (Must have been a man, I was thinking) "Look at these things here! They gave me four of them and I can't imagine what earthly use they could be!" "Those are the legs, Cathy." He said calmly, "That's why there's four of them." How he managed to keep a straight face, I will never know. My superior sculpting abilities, no doubt. "Oh," I said, and after a long pause, I added, in my best damsel in distress voice: "Could you help me turn it over?" So, maybe I am not the perfect man. But I do a good imitation. Letters to the Editor New youth centre needs to be in downtown core To the editor, I think it is great that the town is going to get more land to build more, much needed, amenities. I think it is unfortunate that these amenities will be at the far reaches of the town forcing people to either drive or endure a poor transit system to take advantage of them. It should be a priority for Aurora, and indeed every town, to try to support and encourage development which allows at least part of the town to have access to most if not all amenities without any need of vehicular transportation. To this end while it may be acceptable to put a second swimming pool way out there, the youth centre should be in the old core. Ours is a one-car family, which is a rarity in Aurora. The few there are, I expect, are mostly concentrated in the old core, because this is the only place in town where you can live and be within easy walking distance of just about everything. If the town made an effort to keep sufficient services here and support intensification developments rather than sprawling subdivisions, we could keep our outlying farmland, have more families with fewer cars, and still allow for population growth. This would allow us to maintain a small town feel, and help with the country's Kyoto commitments. The town could then also define other intensification nodes creating more such environmentally friendly neighbourhoods. Darryl Moore Aurora Signs mar Pathway of Peace To the editor, The Pathway of Peace setting at Wellington and Temperance Streets looks like a nice location for a little relaxation. However on the weekends the corner has a multitude of signs promoting house sales and it looks disgusting. Can the council members who are so concerned about dotting their (i)s and crossing their (t)s in their council minutes take some action on this? I also think that even Frank Hawkins would like this corner if, indeed, he came out of his "bedroom" or took his head out of the sand. N. Allison Aurora POSTAL STRIKE POSSIBILITY In the event of a postal strike next week, there will be no door to door delivery of the Auroran. Extra copies of the newspaper will be placed at the following locations, from about noon, Tuesday, July 22. Additional copies will be available at the same time each week for as long as the strike continues. We regret this disruption to our service. BAKER'S DOZEN - Wellington & Mary TOWN HALL - 100 John West Way ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - 105 Industrial Parkway North LEISURE COMPLEX - pool and arena BOX OFFICE MOVIES - Wellington & John West Way MAC’S MILK - Wellington & Yonge AURORA LIBRARY - Yonge & Church HOUSING HELP CENTRE - 15120 Yonge Street COUNTRY STYLE - Yonge & Ransom NO FRILLS - Aurora Shopping Centre SECOND CUP - Yonge & Murray CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Yonge & Industrial Pkwy. S. SHOPPERS DRUG MART - Yonge & Edward MAILBOXES, ETC - 14845 Yonge Street JONATHAN’S RESTAURANT - 14845 Yonge Street REC CYCLE 'N SPORTS - 15483 Yonge Street PEIRCE MCNEELY & ASSOC. - 15483 Yonge Street HIGHLAND CHEV OLDS CADILLAC - 15783 Yonge Street ON THE BEAN - St. Andrew's Village AURORA IGA - St. Andrew's Village NATIONAL BANK - St. Andrew's Village BARTH'S CLEANERS - Arch Plaza ROYAL BANK - Yonge & Aurora Heights Dr. AURORA COMMUNITY CENTRE PRICE CHOPPER - Yonge & Wellington BANK OF MONTREAL - Yonge & Wellington SHOPPERS DRUG MART - Doane Hall THE AURORAN OFFICE - 75 Mary Street - Unit 3 6 - AURORAN, Week of July 15, 2003 Letter to the Editor By Dick Illingworth BOUQUETS to 11-year-old Haley Kirk of Aurora on earning the right to compete in the recent Irish Dancing World Championships held in Ireland. She placed 32nd out of 110 dancers. To keep in competitive form she practices three time a week at the Newmarket Irish Dance Studio, as well as at home. BRICKBATS to those at the Aurora Town Hall for failing to take action on the dangerous traffic safety conditions on Gurnett Street from Kennedy Street south to Cousins Drive with parking permitted on both sides of the street as overflow from the Yonge Street medical clinic. Just try getting a fire truck through that clogged area. More BRICKBATS for failing to report on the members and terms of reference of the members of the Citizen Advisory Committee on Council Remuneration. Applications closed May 16 and citizens might be interested who is representing them on this important committee. BOUQUETS to 83-year-old William Hope of Aurora on wining $250,000 on a recent Encore ticket. He won a free ticket and it matched all six numbers of the winning Encore number. BRICKBATS to the Ministry of Education and the York Region District School Board for not following up on the requirement for school boards to have a student dress code implemented by December 2001, as announced by Education Minister on February 12, 2001. The dress of some students, male and female, attending Dr. G. Williams Secondary School is a disgrace. BOUQUETS to Jim and Jean Spring for donating 64 acres of wetland in the East Aurora complex to Ducks Unlimited. Also to the Ministry of Natural Resources for announcing a $1 million investment, along with a similar amount from Ducks Unlimited to create an Urban Wildlife Park as envisioned by Aurora's David Tomlinson. BRICKBATS to Aurora Council for speaking out of both sides of their mouth about the preservation of the wetlands. Mayor Tim Jones is quoted as saying that council was unanimous in wanting to preserve and keep what they could of the area's natural environment. But this is the same council that fought Tomlinson at an OMB hearing when he appealed a council decision to reduce the buffering zone around the wetlands from the provincial guideline of 120 metres to 15 to 35 metres, and the town and developer won. BOUQUETS to CHATS for the informative Seniors Resource Directory, which was recently published. It provides a wealth of valuable information for seniors and caregivers. BRICKBATS to the Eves Tory government for even considering writing off $700,000 in back taxes and exempt all future taxes for a kid's camp in the Premier's riding. Neighbouring Tory MPP Ted Arnott says he was asked to introduce the Private Member's Bill by Eves staff, which they denied, especially when the publicity hit, resulting in the withdrawal of the bill. The Hayes family goes through the Highview Public School yearbook, looking for a graduation photo of their daughter, Kailey, above right, but to no avail. Handicapped student was overlooked, mom, Shelly, says in the letter below. Also at the table are brother, Jared, 10, and dad, Pat. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace No photo of daughter in Highview yearbook To the editor, Like many families, ours has gone through a Grade 8 graduation this past June. Ours was a little different than most. I did not get to take my daughter shopping for a prom dress, or to get her BOUQUETS to all the staff and volunteers who organized the various July First activities for Aurorans to enjoy. The addition of the Kid's Sidewalk Art Contest was an excellent idea and should become an annual event, but with more participants, especially nursery schools and day care centres. But where were the signs on the sides of the cars for the Citizen of the Year and other dignitaries? BRICKBATS to parents who risk the lives of their children by not properly installing or using child care seats in their cars. At least 180 of the 200 checked on the holiday weekend by the OPP were found to be faulty! Like a good neighbour, State Farm is there. PETER VIRTANEN, CLU 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 (Across from Aurora Hydro) Aurora, ON 905-727-8400 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario KAILEY HAYES hair done. Our family did not sit through a tear jerking ceremony, snapping pictures while our graduate proudly marched down the aisle with her classmates. Our graduate was in the multi-handicapped class and does not have the developmental capabilities to participate in that type of ceremony. Imagine our excitement when on the final day of school, her yearbook was found shoved into her knapsack. It is a beautifully bound hardcover, covered in colourful leaves, with the school name displayed proudly under a large '03' (it's better than my high school yearbooks). My son cracked it open and starting flipping through it. "Mom, she's not in here." Nonsense, she has to be in there, let's look again. Not a single class picture of the MH class can be found. Well, let's look at the grad pictures. I know she must be there, after all, I paid for her grad pictures. We flip to the H's, no picture. I flip through the entire book several times and find nothing. Not a single pose or ran- dom snapshot of our graduate. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Highview Public School Yearbook Committee for negating one of the few milestones that our daughter/sister will ever achieve. This book will be returned in September. We have no need of empty memories in our home. Pat, Shelly and Jared Hayes proud family of KAILEY HAYES Aurora BY MONUMENTS THOMPSONS A New Approach to Memorial Design. 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They defeated the Nomads 22-17 in a contest played at Victoria Square's Fletcher's Field but had to hang on to a large lead to accomplish the victory. The Barbs had their opponents on the ropes 22-0 by half time, then hung on to secure the win and the bonus point for scoring at least four tries. The first half represented the best rugby played in the year to date for Aurora and augurs well for the post season. The tries were scored by Tony DeVries, Will Johnston, Matt Privou and Kevin Whelan. Vince De Cevita added a conversion. Aurora Minor Hockey Association The Aurora Minor Hockey Association is currently accepting applications for the Head Coach Position of the following team: BASEBALL Aurora Diggers Novice Tier 1 ball dugout is tense during Saturday afternoon provincial qualifiers tournament held at the Town Park. Locals were eliminated in their third game by Mississauga. Four teams advance to the provincials, slated for Oakville later this month, but Aurora finished sixth. Minor Midget ‘AE’ July 3 - Pet Paradise (N1) 17 July 7 - 404 Dental Office (N5) 7 July 8 - Casey Transport (A1) 23 Casey Transport (A1) 16 Casey Transport (A1) 1 Shoppers Drug Mart (B1) 8 Mosquito July 7 - Aurora Cable Internet (A2) 17 July 8 - Knappett Jewellers (N5) 10 July 9 - ACI 1 FAN MAN SAVES YOU MONEY! Knappett Jewellers (N5) 12 Dr. Orschel's Drillers (A1) 4 July 6 - Ventra Group (B1) 21 July 7 - Braywood Services (N2) 9 Nature's Emporium (A2) 7 Nature's Emporium (A2) 5 7 Shoppers Drug Mart (N5) 3 Aurora Home Hardware 4 Aurora Home Hardware 8 GREAT PRICING July 6 - Centre Ice Sports (B1) 2 Aurora Men's Slo-Pitch League 1 July 7 - Aurora Men's Slo-Pitch League 9 Remax Omega Realty (N4) 4 REP BASEBALL Markham 6 Open Tuesday thru Sunday from 5:30 15150 Yonge St., Aurora (905) 751-0986 (across from the Aurora Library) Tiffany’s Creative Window Designs “Affordable elegance for your home” Anne M. 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Valid only with this ad. * Expires July 27/03 • Specialties • Ceiling Fans • Light Fixtures • Fan Parts Fully Completely (N1) 0 (Forfeit) Bantam Purchase any dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another dinner entrée of equal or lesser value for FREE SHUTTERS Peewee June 25 - Mr. Transmission (N4) 11 July 3 - Slessor Motors (N2) 12 July 7 - Nature's Emporium (A2) ENTREE Italian Restaurant WIN FIED RTI E C Rookie Ball FDINNER REE on Yonge CALL FOR HOURS 220 INDUSTRIAL PKWY., S., AURORA 905r841-2832 Specializing in custom: SHUTTERS • BLINDS • DRAPERY • BEDDING • CORNICE BOXES • REUPHOLSTERING Designer Fabrics Available JOANNE • MAXWELL • KRAVET • SCHUMACHER • WAVERLY 525 BROOKER RIDGE, UNIT 101, NEWMARKET (East off Bayview, 1st light north of St. John’s Sd. Rd.) 905-830-1510 AURORAN, Week of July 15, 2003 -11 NOTICE ~ to our valued customers ~ We shut down for summer break July 21/03 to August 19/03. We at Beau Brummell wish you and your family a safe and great summer. Carmine Scarcelli President Action was fast and furious Sunday afternoon at Fleury Park as the Aurora Barbarians Under 16 rugby team met a visiting squad from England. Barbs, after losing a game to a British team a week ago, turned the tables to come up with a convincing victory. Barbs reverse strategy with big win over visitors After being thumped by a British rugby team a week ago, the Aurora Under 16 Barbarians reversed the field in a second exhibition game Sunday. Playing Haydon Bridge S c h o o l f r o m Northumberland at Fleury Park, the locals manufac- Aurora Diggers head to Windsor The Aurora Diggers Bantam Tier 1 girls' softball team is headed to the provincials. The plucky squad played its heart out last weekend in Whitby to achieve the goal. Entered in the Provincial Women's Softball Assocation qualifiers tournament, the Aurora squad scooped one of eight spots available in the playdowns. That event will be held in Windsor later this month. With two wins and two losses the girls secured a silver medal in the Whitby double knock out tournament. The Diggers opened the tournament with a 5-1 victory over Markham Saturday morning to guarantee at least a third place finish. As the luck of the draw would have it, they secured a bye Friday night, so it took only one victory to secure a trip to Windsor. In game two, Saturday afternoon, the Diggers were up against the top ranked team in the tournament, the Scarborough Spirit. Please see page 14 tured a convincing 42-15 victory. The Aurora squad produced 17 points in the first half and added five more tries in the second half to secure the victory. Vince De Civita had two tries and a conversion for the winners. Single tries went to Scott Baker, Matt Privou, To n y D e V r i e s , Kyle Cresswell, Will Johnston and Sandy Craig. After the game Aurora entertained their guests with a barbecue before bidding farewell to the visitors who will continue their two-week tour of Ontario. E. 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U8B T/TH -JULY 8- Navy 3 (Nicholas Tersigni 2, Alex Tsogas 1) vs. Forest 2 (Zach Ferry 1, Cameron Prukner 1); U8G T/TH- JUNE 26- Teal-Mirconex Inc. 2 (Kaila Miranda 1, Felicia Ruggerio 1) vs. Lime- Kellogg's 1 (Alisa Alberton 1); JULY 3- Forest- Omar's Shoes 3 (Mari Mueller 1, Shannon McCormick 1, Julia Lamana 1) vs. Sky- State Farm Insurance Legrow Agency 1 (Samantha Jones 1); Navy- Italdoor 2 (Nicole Miklovich 1, Julia Colangelo 1) vs. TealMirconex Inc. 1; Lime- Kellogg's 4 (Alicia Alberton 1, Natalie Armstrong 2, Laura Katergos 1) vs. Orange- Karabin Kickers 0; U9B M/W- JUNE 9- White- Kellogg's 3 (William Milson 1, Andrew Luck 1, Dennis Knaack 1) vs. Kelly- Kellogg's 0; Gold- Kellogg's 3 (Mark Tenuta 1, Taylor Chick 1, Joshua Klinowski 1) vs. Red- Kellogg's 1 (Adam Balaban 1); Royal- Kellogg's 5 (Chris West 1, Dylan Gaudet 1, Kyle Neice 2, Reid Williams 1) vs. Champagne- Kellogg's 2 (Evan Ciccerelli 1, Liam Davies 1); JUNE 16- Royal- Kellogg's 5 (Gregory Morihovitis 1, Christopher West 2, Ryan Hughes 1, Evan Collict 1) vs. KellyKellogg's 3 (Matthew Roy 1, Connor 1, Evan Jones 1); Gold- Kellogg's 5 (Adam Sottile 1, Jason Eberlin 2, Taylor Chick 1, Taylor Butler 1) vs. ChampagneKellogg's 4 (Andrew Papousek 1, Cooper Reswick 1); Red- Kellogg's 3 (Daniel Delbello 2, Kyle Spicer 1) vs. White- Kellogg's 1 (Andrew Luck 1); JUNE 23- Gold- Kellogg's 4 (Adam Sottile 2, Taylor Chick 1, Lucas Varone 1) vs. Kelly- Kellogg's 3 (Matthew Roy 2, Kevin Cook 1); Royal- Kellogg's 5 (Ryan Hughes 3, Evan Collict 1, Gregory Morohovitz 1) vs. White- Kellogg's 1 (Spencer Allan 1); JULY 8- Champagne- Kellogg's 4 (Liam Davies 1, Marshall McGaffney 1, Andrew Papousek 1, Christopher Fafalios 1) vs. Kelly- Kellogg's 3 (Daniel DeLina 2, Mason Smith 1); U9B TU/THUR- JUNE 19- Teal- Dr. Weeden 6 (Daniel Takla 2, Christopher Oducagen 1, Zachary Pearce 2, Mike Yacoub 1) vs. Ginger- Kellogg's 2 (Wade McFarlane 1, Jack Angela 1); Lime- Kellogg's 1 (Jonathan White 1) vs. Forest- Honeywell 1 (Cody Melicherick 1); Sky- Onyx Marketing 3 (Keon Lukezic 1, Kyle Duvall 1, Joey Romano 1) vs. Purple- Kellogg's 2 (Kyle Stewart 1, Dakota Reil 1); SageKellogg's 2 (Trevor Best 2) vs. SilverKellogg's (Nicholas Heintzman 1, Christopher Bull 1); JUNE 26- Silver- Kellogg's 3 (Jake Langford 2, Mackenzie Aird 1) vs. SkyOnyx Marketing 1; Purple- Kellogg's 5 (Kyle Stewart 4, Dakota Reil 1) vs. GingerKellogg's 1 (Nicholas Theodoropolous 1); Lime- Kellogg's 3 (Stephen Cantarutti 1, Christopher Beach 2) vs. Teal- Dr. Weeden 2 (Mike Yacoub 1, Michael Winnitoy 1); Sage- Kellogg's 4 (Brandon Skippari 2, Trevor Best 1, J.P. Hudon 1) vs. Forest- Honeywell 2 (Michael Rodrigues 1, Neil Macphee 1); JULY 3- Sage- Kellogg's 9 (Trevor Best 2, J.P. Hudon 4, Mackenzie Wooder 1, Jordan Caruso 2) vs. Lime- Kellogg's 5 (Rory MacNeil 2, Jonathan White 1, Stephen Cantarutti 2); Silver- Kellogg's 5 (Jake Langford 2, Nick Heintzman 1, Matthew Hartog 1, Jesse Bentolila 1) vs. Ginger- Kellogg's 4 (Anthony Carleton 2, Jonathan Knowles 2); Teal- Dr. Weeden 3 (Jonathan Schweinberger 1, Christopher Oducagen 1, Damien Wayne 1) vs. Purple- Kellogg's 2 (Kyle Stewart 1, Dakota Reil 1); Sky- Onyx Marketing 3 (Kevin Lubezic 1, Spencer Maxwell 1, Joey Romano 1) vs. Forest- Honeywell 3 (Cody Melicherick 2, Michael Rodrigues 1); U9G M/W-JUNE 25- Red- Kellogg's 3 (Sierra Lerner 2, Madison Chefero 1) vs. Orange- H.S. Financial Services Inc. 1 (Emily Gibillini 1); Gold- Auto Camping 5 (Julia Seidel 2, Gaynor McIlraith 1, Rachel Knetsch Katie Beveridge 1) vs. Royal- Kellogg's 0; Kelly- Kellogg's 1 (Brooke Webster 1) vs. Champagne- Kellogg's 0; GoldAuto Camping 3 (Katie Beveridge 1, Rachel Knetsch 1, Christie MacLeod 1) vs. Champagne- Kellogg's 3 (Halle Manson 1, Alexandria Kastenis 2); JULY 2- Red- Kellogg's 4 (Katryna Tanaka 2, Sierra Lerner 1, Madison Chefero 1) vs. Champagne- Kellogg's 2 (Alexandria Kastenis 2); RoyalKellogg's 3 (Stephanie Bryon 1, Rhea Baettcher 1, Shelby Harding 1) vs. Kelly 0; Gold- Auto Camping 4 (Rachel Knetsch 2, Christie MacLeod 1, Gaynor McIiraith 1) vs. Orange- H.S. Financial Services Inc. 0; U9G TU/THUR - JUNE 24- White- KP Bronze 2 vs. Lime- Kellogg's 1; JULY 8- Lime- Kellogg's 1 vs. SkyKellogg's 0; U10B - Not available at this time. U10G- JUNE 24- Kelly- Magna International Inc. 1 (Jessie Cohen 1) vs. Royal- The Packaging Group 1 (Brittany Cackirovski 1); Champagne 0 vs. GoldJane Murray P. Eng. 0; Red- Aurora Home Hardware Building Centre 0 vs. Navy- B.M.P.S 0; Orange 2 (Nadia Marineau 1) vs. White 1 (Esther Jamieson 1); JULY 1- Royal- The Packaging Group 2 (Morgan Nisbet 1, Denise Gottschald 1) vs. Orange 0; Gold- Jane Murray P. Eng. 1 (Jocelyn Arnew 1) vs. KellyMagna International Inc. 1 (Morgan Hulbert 1); JULY 8- Kelly- Magna International Inc. 2 (Jessie Cohen 1, Rachel Kane 1) vs. Navy- B.M.P.S 0; Orange 3 (Jacqueline Baker 2, Molly Dyon 1) vs. Gold- Jane Murray P. Eng. 1 (Sydney Cowie 1); White 0 vs. Royal- The Packaging Group 0; Champagne 1 (Cassandra Montgomery 1) vs. RedAurora Home Hardware Building Centre 1 (Kaela Tanaka); U10G STANDINGS TEAM W L Kelly 3 0 Royal 3 0 Orange 3 1 Navy 1 1 Red 1 2 White 1 3 Gold 0 2 Champagne0 3 T 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 Pts 10 10 9 5 4 3 2 1 U11B - JUNE 24- Royal Dr. Orschell's Drillers 7 (Josh Gault 2, Conor McKinley 1, Shane Kendall 1, Kody Woods 2, Matthew Pellegrini 1) vs. Kelly- Priestly Demolition Inc. 3 (Andrew Osmond 1, Ben Rodrigoes 1, Paul Duggan 1); Navy- Barb Blaser Remax York 4 (Kyle Blaser 2, James Chappell 1, Austin Muongchanh 1) vs. Red- Marilyn Redver's Royal LePage 0; Gold- Dial Tone Communications 3 (George Marshall 1, Marcel Lamanna 1, Igor Giasic 1) vs. Champagne 2 (Sebastien Frazer 2); JULY 1- Gold- Dial Tone 5 (Tony Corkoric 1, Matthew Dunlop 1, Jordan Seto 1, Matthew Zawada 2) vs. KellyPriestly Demolition Inc. 1 (Spencer Arkell 1); Navy- Barb Blaser 4 (Peter Durst 3, Zachery Langford 1) vs. Champagne 1 (Michael D'Andrea 1); White- Wall Savers 9 (Colin Munn 1, Neil Gaston 3, Justin Killens 3, Giacomo Iaboni 2) vs. Red- Marilyn Redver's Royal LePage 1 (Dani Tsalis 1); U11B STANDINGS TEAM W L T Gold 5 0 0 Royal 4 0 0 White 3 1 0 Navy 2 3 0 Champagne1 3 0 Kelly 0 4 0 Red 0 4 0 Pts 15 12 9 6 3 0 0 U11G - JUNE 25- Red- Aegis Engineering 1 (Stephanie Duncan 1) vs. Navy- Dial Tone Communications 0; Royal- Smith, Sykes & Leeper Chartered Accountants 2 (Kirstie McDowell 1, Lauren Thornhill 1) vs. Kelly- Hunter Lavigne Communications Inc. 1 (Kaitlyn Thannase 1); Gold- Dr. Weaver's Drillers 1 (Stephanie Ellis 1) vs. ChampagneSummers & Smith Cooling & Heating 0; Sky 4 (Kristina Pirri 1, Alexandra Coulter 1, Kristyna Amos 2) vs. OrangeSundance Signs 2 (Leah Boniface 2); JULY 2- Red- Aegis Engineering 1 (Stephanie Duncan 1) vs. Sky 1 (Caitlyn Smith 1); Gold- Dr. Weaver's Drillers 1 (Sylvia Tenuta 1) vs. Kelly- Hunter Lavigne Communications Inc. 1; JULY 9-Red- Aegis Engineering 3 (Stephanie Delena 2) vs. ChampagneSummers & Smith Cooling & Heating 1 (Paulina Saliba 1); Gold- Dr. Weaver's Drillers 4 (Camilla Pagnello 1, Nicole Richmond 1, Sandra Legrotta 2) vs. Orange- Sundance Signs 2 (Leah Boniface 1, Isobel Harrison 1); U11G STANDINGS TEAM W L Sky 2 0 Gold 2 0 Royal 2 1 Champagne 1 1 Kelly 1 1 Red 1 1 Navy 0 2 Orange 0 2 T 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Pts 6 6 5 3 3 3 1 1 U12B- JUNE 30- Royal 6 (Madison Weber 3, John MacDonald 1, Simon Esposito 1, Matthew Joynt 1) vs. Orange 1 (A.J. Cicerelli 1); Gold- B.M.P.S 9 (Doneto DiPietro 2, Ryan Doggart 1, Nizaam Rehman 2, Adrian Clark 4) vs. Kelly 7 (Colin Moffat 2, Taylor Buxton 1, Trevor McCartney 1, Blair Nimmo 2, Steven Simone 1); Red 8 (Michael Grande 4, Michael Morrison 3, Derek Lochart 1) vs. White- Aurora Shopping Centre 2 (Michael Freeman 1, Andrew MacDonald 1); U12B Standings TEAM W Gold 4 Orange 3 Royal 1 Kelly 1 Red 1 Champagne 0 White 0 L 0 1 0 2 1 2 4 T 1 1 3 2 2 2 0 Pts 12 10 6 5 5 2 0 U12G TEAM W Kelly 5 Orange 3 Red 2 Navy 2 Royal 2 Gold 1 Sky 1 Champagne 0 L 0 1 0 2 3 2 3 5 T 0 1 3 1 0 2 1 0 Pts 15 10 9 7 6 5 4 0 U13B- JUNE 24- Blue- Pizza Pizza 4 (Derrick White 1, Taylor Jordan 1 Christian DiVincenzo 2, Shut out- Greg Pyke, DJ Roberts) vs. Navy- Pizza Pizza 0; Orange- Pizza Pizza 3 (David Sidea 2, Spencer McCartney 1) vs. White- Pizza Pizza 2 (Steven Donches 1, Sam Herschorn 1); Kelly- Pizza Pizza 4 (Patrick McMurray, Anton Ziharev, Damien Ademirski) vs. Gold- Pizza Pizza 3 (Chris Lockhart 3); JULY 1- Red- Pizza Pizza 2 (Francesco DeRosa 1, Matt Alesich 1) vs. WhitePizza Pizza 2 (Courtney Campbell 1, Alex Strapp 1); Kelly- Pizza Pizza 6 (Anton Zibarev 2, Patrick McMurray 2, Stefano Longhim 1, Marcel Simeoni 1) vs. Navy- Pizza Pizza 3 (Joseph Smith 2, Patrick Braceland 1); Royal- Pizza Pizza (Daniel Kular 1, Mario DiCosmo 1, Taylor Jordan 2, Christian DiVecenzo 1) vs. OrangePizza Pizza 1 (Geoff Brissenden 1); U13G- JUNE 26- Sky 3 (Beth Hagarty 2, Alison McCarthy 1) vs. Kelly 2 (Carly Carrigan 1, Natalie Luck 1); Gold 4 (Jaclyn Dawson 1, Lauren Burrill 1, Jordan Williams 1, Christie Kanen 1) vs. Navy 3 (Sarah Friars 2, Meagan Bertenshaw 1); Champagne 7 (Lindsay Nunn 1, Skyler McCann 2, Lauren Hulbert 2, Alanna Kelly 1, Caprie Betz 1) vs. Orange 1 (Jennifer Puskar 1); RoyalDr. Orschel's Drillers 1 (Carina Orschel 1) vs. RedOak Ridges Home Hardware/Decor Glass 0; JULY 3 - Navy 1 (Olivia Paitich) vs. Sky 1 (Samantha Aird); Kelly 1 (Samantha Molson) vs. Orange 1(Hailey Boonstra); Oak Ridges Home Hardware 2 (Amanda Ghegin) vs. Gold 5 (Kelly Levac, 2), Sarah Balaban, Nicole Wirsta, Jordan Williams; Champagne 3 (Alanna Kelly 2), (Lauren Hulbert) vs. Royal, Dr. Orschel's Drillers 1 (Ashley Shaw) U13G STANDINGS TEAM W L Gold 6 0 Champagne4 1 Navy 2 2 Kelly 2 2 Royal 2 3 Sky 2 3 Orange 0 2 Red 0 5 T 0 1 2 2 1 1 4 1 Pts 12 9 6 6 5 5 4 1 U14/15B- JUNE 30- Champagne- Pizza Pizza 13 (Taylor Bailey 1, Alex Cancelli 3, Jeremy Collins 6, Alec Follett 3) vs. White- Pizza Pizza 8 (Ivan Tagarov 1, Marc Quagliarini 2, Kareem Sampson 1, Bryan Manner 3, Kayne Sampson 1); Navy- Pizza Pizza 6 (Stephen Facca 1, Kyle Barton 2, Andrew Goss 1, Kevin Moffat 1, Jimmy Szydlowski 1) vs. Kelly- Pizza Pizza 3 (Mike Bellamy 1, Bobby Haskin 1, Michael Fong 1); GoldPizza Pizza 7 vs. Orange- Pizza Pizza 1; JULY 7- White- Pizza Pizza 5 (Bryan Manner 2, Kyle Flemming 1, Dannie Won 1, Allan Roberto 1) vs. Gold- Pizza Pizza 4 (Drew Jenkins 1, Al-Karim Champsi 2, Dylan Tanner 1); Navy- Pizza Pizza 7 vs. Orange- Pizza Pizza 2; Kelly- Pizza Pizza 7 vs. Champagne- Pizza Pizza 3; U14/U15B STANDINGS TEAM W Navy 6 Kelly 5 Gold 3 Champagne 2 White 2 Orange 0 L 0 1 3 4 4 6 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pts 18 15 9 6 6 0 U14G- JULY 1- White- Hartwell Thayer Financial Services 1 (Michelle Bedard 1) vs. Champagne- Pizza Pizza 1 (Whitney Dole 1); Red- Sean Herbinson Remax York 3 (Meaghan Annear 1, Monica Barbieri 1, Danielle DiGiacomi 1) vs. Navy 0; Royal- Alutron Modules Inc. 2 (Kathleen Keon 2) vs. Kelly 1; JULY 8- Kelly 0 vs. Hartwell Thayer, White 1 (Nicki Gomes); Red 4 (Danielle Di Giacomi 2, Emily Herd 1, Kathleen Herbinson 1) vs. Royal, Alutron Modules 3 (Jasmine Collitz 1, Kathleen Keon 1, Ashley Palmateer 1); Pizza Pizza, Champagne 6 (Heather McDonald 3, Whitney Dale 2, Leah McLean 1) vs. Navy 1 (Sarah Pennacchio) U19G- June 25 Sky 5 (Mandy Orser 2, Shannon Bath 1, Rachel Laurion 1, Amanda D'Agostino 1) vs. Navy 0; Lime 2 (Amy Cubitt 1, Ali Lloyd 1) vs. Forest 0; Red 2 (Heidi Sunnerton 1, Carrie Underwood 1) vs. Silver 2 (Trisha Melnick); Teal 5 (Laura O'Meara 1, Katie Faulkner 3, Kelly Falcioni 1) vs. Royal 4 (Julia Holt 1, Caroline Fauxteux 2, Laura Durst 1) JULY 2 - Teal 1 (Katie Faulkner) vs. Silver 1 (Alison Hartley); Royal 2 (Angela McLorinan, Nicole Dale) vs. Sky 2 (Shannon Bath, Amanda D'Agostino); Navy 1 (Katie Chant) vs. Lime 6 (Amy Cubitt 3, Ali Lloyd 2, Kelly Gray 1); Forest 3 (Kristiana Schuhmann 2, Loraine Mohar 1) vs. Red 0 U19G STANDINGS TEAM W L Teal 4 1 Lime 4 1 Sky 3 1 Forest 3 2 Royal 1 2 Red 1 3 Silver 0 2 Navy 0 5 T 1 0 1 0 2 1 3 0 Pts 9 8 7 6 4 3 3 0 U19B Aurora 1 - JUNE 10 Aurora 8 (Bryan Hillar 1, Craig Murphy 1, Mathew Neri, 2, Daniel Pacitto 1, Jayde Woodruff 3) vs Stouffville Clarkson 0 JUNE 17 Aurora 2 vs Lake Simcoe United #1, 1 JULY 3 Aurora 2 (Eric Clement, Craig Murphy) vs Lake Simcoe United # 2, 0 JULY 8 Aurora 17, (Robert Adams 2, Daryl Clark 1, Drew Moultray 4, Craig Murphy 2, Mathew Neri 3, Daniel Pacitto 3, Jayde Woodruff 2) vs East Gwillimbury 0. COMPETITIVE STINGERS U10 GIRLS - JULY 4 The Aurora Stingers U10G Rep team takes their record to 6 wins and 1 loss with a 2-0 victory over Nwkt York United Predators. Goals scored by Jacqueline Michie & Eleeza Cox. Shut out shared by Kathryn Schilter & Jacqueline Michie. JULY 7 - Aurora Stingers U10G defeat East Gwillimbury Talons 6 - 0 with goals scored by Cassandra Orfanakos (1), Eleeza Cox (1), Hayley MacNeil (1) & Chanelle Hassard (3). Shutout shared by Kathryn Schilter and Nicole Besse. U12 GIRLS - July 1 Aurora 4 vs. Scarborough 1 A great Canada Day win in Scarborough. The Aurora Stingers controlled the game for the whole 70 minutes of play. A strong second half of disciplined soccer saw the Stingers score 3 goals. Aurora's goals were scored by Caleigh Di Nicolantonio, Keira MacDonald, Alana Smith & Kylie Smith. Team Record: 4 Wins, 1 Loss, 0 Ties. 14 goals for and 5 goals against. CGSL Standing: 1st place with 12 points. JULY 8 - Aurora 4 vs. Vaughan 0. The Aurora Stingers winning streak was extended to 5 games with the latest victory against Vaughan. Aurora's goals were scored by Chelsea Maidment (2), Marika Iannucci & Alana Smith. The shut out was earned by the tandem of Cristina Aprile and Lauren Ebenhardt. Honourable mention to Cassandra Orfanakos, our U10G call up who played a solid game at midfield. Team Record: 5 wins, 1 loss, - ties. 18 Goals for and 5 goals against. CGSL Standing: 2nd place with 15 points. Reported by Jamie MacDonald, Team Mgr. U14 GIRLS - JUNE 3 - played in Kitchener where we fell behind by 2 but fought back to earn a 2-2 decision. Taylor Jones and Clare Weisser produced the goals in this great come back from behind decision. JUNE 5 - We traveled to Oakville where a very energetic home side jumped all over the Stingers producing 3 goals in a 15 minute span and then defended for the balance of the game. The final was 3 - 1 Oakville with our only goal coming from Jacqueline Miklovich. U15 GIRLS PREMIERE - JUNE 26: Aurora Stingers vs. Glen Shields; Aurora won 1 - 0. Ghislaine Landry scored the single goal for the Stingers. Taylor Joseph earned the shutout. JULY 3 - Aurora Stingers vs. Peterborough. Aurora won 3 - 0. Monica Vucko, Lisa D'Aguanno & Danielle King scored for the Stingers. Taylor Joseph earned the shutout. Well played game in the heat, despite injuries & no subs. AURORAN, Week of July 15, 2003 - 13 Teens mugged on Kennedy St. A helicopter, ambulances, police cruisers and fire department equipment raced to Aurora's Quebecor Printing plant Thursday morning when an employee got caught in a machine. The 33-year-old employee from Barrie was airlifted to Sunnybrook where he remains in stable condition. The employee was repairing machinery used in the packing of recyclable paper when his legs became entangled in the moving parts. The Industrial Safety branch of the Ministry of Labour is investigating. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace York Regional Police are still seeking four men who accosted two teenagers in Aurora recently. The pair, both 17, were walking on Kennedy Street near George when they were approached by several suspects who demanded cash. One of the youngsters was hit with a baseball bat and the other with a metal bar. The suspects removed a knapsack containing clothing from one of the teens and took the other's wallet. Both youngsters were treated for minor injuries. Police are after four men, three whites and a black. Anyone with information should call the YRP #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-895-1221, ext. 7141, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Theatre Aurora lease back at council and council with little or no difficulty. On December 31, 2001, the lease expired and the theatre group assumed the lease would be renewed on the same terms. At that time Theatre Aurora had exclusive use of the theatre, paid an annual rent of $2, paid all utility costs and maintained the interior of the building. At the August 21, 2001, council meeting a staff report advised that lease discussions were underway with Theatre Aurora. During the meeting staff introduced modifications such as rent at market value, community access and annual financial changes. The Theatre Aurora executive rejected the suggestions for market rent and community access. Staff suggested that if a satisfactory agreement could not be reached with Theatre Aurora, a new tenant would require lead-time to plan for the 2002-2003 theatre season. As the staff report came as a bolt of the blue for most council members, Councillor Ron Wallace gained support to defer the report until such time as Theatre Aurora representatives could appear before council to present their case. Philip Brooks appeared for Theatre Aurora in September, 2001, with members packing the council chambers. In a well prepared brief he spoke about the history of Theatre Aurora and how members had converted a heap of rubble into a well-equipped community theatre. Former Mayor Evelyn Buck gave a strong, emotional presentation of the trials and tribulations of Theatre Aurora in the early days and the close relationship with council. She said that she had difficulty believing a staff member would recommend market rent and community access, when everything in the building belonged to Theatre Aurora. Council agreed to extend the lease until June, 2003, with exclusive use, and directed staff to negotiate a long-term lease on similar terms with Theatre Aurora. At the December 11, 2001 council meeting, councillors were advised that Theatre Aurora had agreed to the lease until June 30, 2003, as agreed to by council. The issue is now back on the table. Stay tuned for further developments. 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For more than 40 years, Theatre Aurora, formerly the Aurora Drama Workshop, has produced excellent community theatre for Aurora residents. In the early days they presented their plays wherever they could find a stage, such as a high school or St. Andrew's College. In 1969, with the closing of the concrete block factory on Henderson Drive, they found a home. The town acquired the old building and property, and over the years members of Theatre Aurora renovated the old factory into a real theatre with tiered seating, lobby, lighting and sound equipment. Lease arrangements were worked out between the Theatre Aurora executive Beef & Sirloin Burgers No less than 25% sirloin beef content. Garlic Shrimp Jumbo butterflied shrimp on the half shell are marinated in savoury garlic and herbs. 9-12 PIECES LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER 899 999 $ SAVE 2 $ SAVE 3 12 x 113 g/4 oz 340 g/12 oz PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2003. Greg & Christina Foster, Franchisees. Ma ster Card Are you stuck in a mealtime rut? We can help. Simply ask us for fresh, new M&M Meal Ideas. www.mmmeatshops.com 14 - AURORAN, Week of July 15, 2003 RUMOURS & RUMBLINGS Mayor could read "riot act" if there was one The nights not only provided fun and friendship but also provided healthful exercise for the participants of all ages. According to Hetherington, modern square dancing provides a glad-to-be-alive feeling. The Aurora Swingers performed at Ontario Place and were the first square dance organization to perform at the Metro Convention Centre. They were such a hit, a second engagement was arranged. Unfortunately the Aurora Swingers are no longer swinging as a group. The Municipal Act provides the head of council with the authority to read the "Riot Act", but nowhere does it provide any information what to read or when. However the Criminal Code stipulates that a "justice, mayor or sheriff, or the lawful deputy of a mayor or sheriff, who received notice that at any place within the jurisdiction of the person, 12 or more persons are unlawfully and riotiously assembled together shall go to that place and, approaching as near as is safe, shall command silence and there upon make or cause to be made in a loud voice a proclamation…" Now you know. Back in the mid-1970s on a Halloween night, more than 1,000 young people gathered on Yonge Street between Cousins Drive and Dunning Avenue and started to throw eggs at police officers and passing cars. Police Chief Bruce Crawford was alerted and he called Mayor George Timpson in case it was necessary to read the Riot Act. As the youths started to disperse such action was not considered necessary, but it was close. AURORA STUDENTS PURCHASED SUPPLIES It's hard to believe today but back in the early 1960s, elementary students in Aurora's one public school (Wells Street) had to purchase their own pencils, rulers, notebooks, etc. In 1963, newly elected Aurora trustee Dick Illingworth was amazed to find such a condition existed. In discussing the situation with some of the teachers, it was found that in many cases the teacher purchased the necessary supplies out of their own pocket, because for some reason or other the students didn't have the money. After some discussion the board agreed that the miscellaneous consumables should be supplied and a decision was made to go to tender. At that time the administrative staff of the Aurora Public School Board consisted of a part-time secretary-treasurer and board meetings were held in his recreation room. The task for preparing the supply specifications was left to Illingworth, as it was his idea, and school principal Del Babcock. While the cost of the supplies was a charge to the board, parents were better off in the long run due to the lower prices of buying in quantity and supplies were always readily available. CONTROVERSIAL ALLAURA BOULEVARD PROPERTY Sometime before 2001 Aurora council on a split vote agreed to sell an irregular parcel of town-owned land on Allaura Boulevard to a developer for $6,000. It was argued that the land was of little use to the municipality, whereas it would provide a developable lot for industry. The selling of the lot was back before council in February, 2001, as the purchaser of the property was advertising the sale of the property, including the former town property, for $239,000 per acre. Other than piling up topsoil creating large water ponds on the property, it sits there providing an unattractive appearance to the whole area. The sale should have been conditional on the land being developed within a certain period of time. The place is a mess! REMEMBERING AURORA'S GERRY FOSTATY Back in the 1980s Aurora's Gerry Fostaty was quite well known in theatrical circles but was a stranger in Aurora. Singing was part of his life since he sang in the choir in his home town of Montreal. He started performing in community theatre in the early 1970s, which led to a career as a semi-professional and later as a professional. In 1988 he auditioned for a play at Hotel Aurora and recalled the long bus ride from Toronto. He fell in love with Aurora and shortly afterwards moved here with his wife, Angie. He was a regular performer at the Orillia Opera House, at the Skylight Theatre in North York and summer theatre in Meaford. WHEN AURORA SWINGERS STEPPED OUT Back in 1985 more than 40 residents gathered every Wednesday evening at Devins Drive Public School to perform a truly Canadian tradition, the old fashioned square dance under the direction of Des Hetherington, a caller with more than 19 years' experience. This was the beginners group. On Friday nights at Wells Street Public School, the more experienced dancers, dressed in western shirts and neckerchiefs for the men and fancy hooped dresses for the ladies, the Aurora Swingers were in their element. Diggers to Provincials From page 11 The bad news was the Diggers took it on the chin, 9-0. The good news was that Aurora was not mercied by the Spirit in that game as many teams were throughout the tournament. In their third game, this one against Whitby, they got back to their winning ways, coming out on top 10 in a very tight defensive game. Aurora was able to manufacture a run part way through the game and hang on to advance to the gold medal game against Thank you for supporting our advertisers Scarborough. Aurora fought hard but came up short losing 11-1 to win the silver medal. The team's goal is to place in the top three at the provincials which will advance them to the nationals to be held in British Columbia in August. Helping you build a realistic and attainable retirement portfolio Auddis Wong, CIM, CFP Financial Consultant Aurora: 905-727-7396 Toronto: 416-510-1565 - Mutual Funds, RSP 1201-75 Donway West -Labour Sponsored Funds North York, Ont. M3C 2E9 -GICs, Registered Education Plans, RIFs [email protected] CRIMINAL DEFENCE YOUNG BAIL OFFENDERS WILLS, ESTATES REAL ESTATE Susan E. Tucker FAMILY LAW Lawyer & Notary Public 905 727-7775 In addition to his stage work he appeared on TV and in some films. At home in Aurora he tried to see most of the Theatre Aurora and Hotel Aurora productions and get in a few games of golf. In his spare time he worked part-time at Kelsey's in Newmarket. He was well known in many areas, but in Aurora he was a stranger. 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After receiving the deed to his land one of his first acts was to provide space for a church. The original church on the site was called Petch's Chapel and in 1881 the existing brick church was constructed. Of the seven Petch chil- From page 1 Corners. Petch was a religious man and there were early gatherings and revival meetings with saddlebag or circuit rider preachers held in the Petch barn. At the time of the 1840 sale of the Clergy Reserve lands, Jonathan Petch finally received his land deed from the Crown. dren, the youngest was John who carried on the family farm. He married Anne Elizabeth Lloyd in 1847. She was the niece of Jesse Lloyd, founder of Lloydtown, who was forced to flee the country after the 1837 Rebellion. Albert Petch was the eldest son of John and Elizabeth Petch. He was born September Rear view of Petch log house by the chief constable. He was on duty continuously for years, 24 hours a day, helping to keep Aurora on an even keel. Family members could recall the fire whistle going in the middle of the night causing Albert to rush down to stoke up the boilers and the whole building would shake as the engines got up their steam. He was engineer for the fire department, street superintendent, weed inspector, truant officer, and laid most of the sidewalks, as well as being town constable, on call 11, 1851, and attended Hartman Public School (the building on the hill, north side of Wellington just east of Bayview). He was married in 1873 and moved to Aurora, where he became Chief Constable for the village, as well as assuming many other duties. When the village was incorporated as a town in 1888 and as work was being completed on the new waterworks building on Yonge Street, he and his family moved into quarters above the engines and boilers. They lived there until he was appointed town clerk in 1915. They then moved to Catherine Avenue where he lived until his death in 1926. The Petch youngsters, Della, Herbert and Charles, attended school classes in the Mechanics Hall and the Town Hall before the new school on Church Street was opened in 1886. Eva, Viola and Marjorie were also Petch children. The market in Aurora in the early days was a thriving activity and the operation had to be supervised night and day at a time when arrests for drunkenness were a daily occurrence with five hotels in town. The Petch family had a long history with Aurora and it is only fitting that the Petch Log House should be preserved in tribute to a long-time Aurora family. The site of the house will soon become Canadian headquarters for State Farm Insurance, but officials are working to relocate the historic building somewhere else on the property and possibly turn it into a restaurant. 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