So there hasn’t been much going on at oliveaurora lately has there? After a huge increase in interest and visits during the school levy campaigns, i have become apathetic. How Aurora-ish of me!
Additionally, I do not want to engage in legal battles to operate this blog. And I don’t want to be personally blamed for […]
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An Aurora manufacturing plant of a German company will be getting an $82 million expansion and 150 new jobs.
Rotek Inc., which manufactures large diameter bearings for such things as radar systems, wind energy turbines, tunnel boring machines and rail vehicles, will begin construction at the end of this month with the plant expected to begin […]
Take a short drive east from Aurora on Rt 82 to Hiram, and view the best looking wisteria in the nation! It is on the north side of the street just this side of campus climbing on a pine tree. I’d guess it is 40 ft high. My Hiram spy called and siad it is […]
Residents seeking Cochran Rd. fixup
Published April 23rd, 2008 in City Goverment News and Community. 4 CommentsAs taxpayers, we and several other families in our area have been proud to let friends and relatives know what a lovely community we have in Aurora.However, to dwellers in the Lakes of Aurora and especially those who use Cochran Road, it has become an embarrassment to have visitors see the mass of rubbish and […]
Do you have favorite family recipes that you cherish? Is there a special dish, bread, or dessert that your Grandmother or Mother always made for certain holiday celebrations? Is there a story behind some of the family celebrations that you pass along from generation to generation? If so, you are not alone. […]
It looks as though Geauga Lake will be auctioned of in its entirety June 17th and 18th. Here’s your chance to get a ride for your backyard. My kids want the Space Needle (think zoning would allow it?)! The end for the once grand park.
http://nortonauctioneers.com/upcoming.htm
Olive readers might have noticed that there weren’t any new postings or comments the past 4-5 days. The site has had problems with a variety of issues from content to spam to glitches or hacks. But the primary reason for no new posts was nobody was changing anyones minds with their rhetoric. So, in […]
The IB program had become controversial in the Aurora schools due to recent financial pressures. The Cleveland Plain Dealer has written a story about IB in Northern Ohio. It seems that Aurora is ahead of the trend. Other schools are looking at the IB progams as part of their cirriculum. Read about it here
You might not know his name but, Dan Melcher had an enormous effect on the City of Aurora. He was a long-time member and past president of Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and a member and Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. He was an environmental advocate. A great deal of the present Aurora zoning […]
Water Rate Hike Coming?
Published February 14th, 2008 in City Goverment News and Community. 3 CommentsLook for water rates to be going up, 35% over the next 5 years. Connection fees charged to new construction is down, that the real need for this increase. Finance Director Bob Paul says, sewer connection fees from developers have kept the sewer fund solvent. “We charge a significant amount for sewer connections, but […]
Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama both want the democratic votes in Aurora Ohio. Got a preference? Is Barak spelled right?
If you know of a great sale somewhere in or near Aurora post it for your neighbors here. Maybe Marcs has a super price on something or a pizza place has a give away. Help out by posting here.
If you support the levy, tie on a green ribbon to your mailbox, or tree, or minivan or dog.
Then sweetly ask your neighbor “where’s yours?” don’t you support the levy…
Show your support.
The students of Harmon Middle School are hosting a special American Red Cross school blood drive and they need your participation! Friday, February 29th, 2008 from 3-8 p.m. in the middle school commons
City Property Burglarized
Published January 27th, 2008 in City Goverment News and Community. 0 CommentsThe former Ray Harmon farmhouse on Bartlett Rd., owned by the city of Aurora was broken into sometime after January 11. (I guess that’s the last time the property was checked.)
The back door was pried open, and an ornate antique light fixture was stolen. The house and property was recently designated with Landmark status by […]
I’ve heard that living in Aurora is like living in a bubble. I think that means that we are isolated or insulated from the some of the world. It that true? What are some of the good things about living in Aurora? Is it the low taxes? The greenspace? The lack of traffic congestion? The […]
Does anyone have a topic? The schools seem to be garnering the most attention these days. Any comment about the new Aurora Master Plan? What about a new community center? How will the Geauga Lake development affect Aurora, (43 will be widened) why? is somebody expecting a lot of traffic from a new development? Has […]
Hmmm.
The day the clock tower project is canceled the school announces a $30,000 anonymous donation. Maybe there is no connection, but if there is, the money is being put to good use, i hope. Better late than never. Thanks anonymous donor!
From the schools website:
The City of Aurora is looking for your opinion! What do you want? What don’t you like? Here’s a chance for you bloggers to tell somebody what you think. Complete this online survey.
The survey can be found here.
Winter Hike & Hot Cocoa Saturday, January 12 @ 9:30 am to 11 am -
Family snow creature - building contest! Saturday, February 23 @ 11 am
Endangered Birds Festival - Presented by Local Girl Scout Deanna Wolford
Saturday, February 2nd - sessions to repeat @ 10:30 am, 12 noon and 1:30 pm
Another local business closes in Aurora. I think that store has been in Aurora for over 20 years? It was previously in the other shopping plaza. Too bad.
I wrote a post a year ago, here it is again for your consideration
Everyone has opinions about something and everything. Often we share those opinions with friends, family coworkers and authority figures. On those occasions, the person is usually known, the receiver of the opinion can always “consider the source”. and begin their own validation or moderation process.
In the vastness of the internet, the opinions are limitless.
While channel switching I was City Council discussion about kids loitering and hanging out in the movie theatre lot. I have noticed they are there, between Starbucks and the movie theatre. I seem to remember when the theatre was going to be built, it was a good thing, “now kids will have a place to […]
If you don’t know what that means ask your kids!
Anyway the East Garfield / Rt 82 bridge is open. yahoo! hammer down!
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