Archive for April, 2008

We’re on a bridge Charlie!

If you don’t know what that means ask your kids!
Anyway the East Garfield / Rt 82 bridge is open. yahoo! hammer down!

School Board to Meet Dec 1

A special meeting will be held Saturday, Dec 1 at 8 am  the agenda is as follows:

Police Chief Forced to Shoot Suspect

While attempting to flee, the suspect in a rape case, drew a gun, Aurora Police Chief Seth Reiwald struggled with him and several shots were fired. The Chief pulled his weapon and fired, wounding the suspect in the face. The alledged rape had occurred in Aurora, and the Chief was in Solon to serve a […]

‘Tis the Season

To Be Jolly! here is last year’s holiday lights highlights

Advocate Coverage of Schools

Here is a link to the Advocate story about the school cuts. Many good quotes and explanations.
Editor, Ken Lahmers has written about the levy in this insightful editorial  here 

Thanksgiving Running Madness

Despite terrible weather, the Aurora Turkey Trot was a success. Here’s one runner’s description.

Why the Levy Needs to Pass Next Time

Here is a link to the school website which announces the reasoning for cutbacks and full effect of the levy failure.

Olive Cuts a Tooth

OliveAurora is now one year old. Surf the archive or search your topic.

Aurora School Board Cuts and Fees

As a result of the failure of the November 6 mill combined levy, the Aurora School Board announced cost-saving cuts and increases in fees. The meeting was attended by mostly teachers and administrative staff, maybe 10 parents were there. Some of these cuts have

SkatePark is Open!

The new skatepark behind the W. Pioneer Fire station is open. It looks good and has been getting used every night ’til dark.

Can’t We Vote on a Curve?

The Aurora School Levies came so close to passing. Can’t we do some extra credit to bring up the vote a bit? How about we vote on a curve? You know supporters really wanted it to pass so can’t we go over the vote and get a few extra points somewhere? Kidding aside, […]