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The Still Pumping Heart Of The Wells Street School

The Still Pumping Heart Of The Wells Street School

As I walked outside around the school I heard cracking noises in the pipes and walls. There was no one inside, perhaps a ghost. Perhaps not – it was the still pumping heart, the gas fired steam boiler that was rumbling and keeping the school alive. Read More »
Beyond And Under, Still No Grocery Store For Seniors, St. Andrew’s Plaza

Beyond And Under, Still No Grocery Store For Seniors, St. Andrew’s Plaza

When I was checking out library books I noticed framed article right at the exit, just beside the security gates. I packed my books and went to check it out. The article was titled ‘Aurora Public LibraryRead More »
Wells Street School Neo-Class-ical Architecture, Structurally Sound

Wells Street School Neo-Class-ical Architecture, Structurally Sound

In addition to its dominant and class presence in Aurora, former Wells Street School (Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts) is also an example of the neo-classical architecture. Read More »
Wells Street Public School, A Closer Look, Yes The Inside

Wells Street Public School, A Closer Look, Yes The Inside

Mar 9, 2012
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I rolled my sleeves up and started to type an e-mail. If you don’t try then you have a zero chance of getting something, but if you do then at least you have fifty percent of getting yes as the answer. Read More »
Art for the Park, Last Year Designs 2011

Art for the Park, Last Year Designs 2011

Mar 8, 2012
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That was great idea to introduce event in Aurora such as the Art for the Park. Little splatter of fresh colors on the picnic tables makes the park even more inviting. Read More »
Beehives, You Will Not Find Them ON Town Facilities

Beehives, You Will Not Find Them ON Town Facilities

Mar 4, 2012
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I had to giggle. It was proposed and then defeated back in January. From the environmental perspective I think that was a very interesting proposal, that is to implement an initiative to place beehives on the roofs of municipal facilities. Read More »
Doors Open Aurora Cultural Centre Or Doors Closed, And The Motion Is Cultural Shock?

Doors Open Aurora Cultural Centre Or Doors Closed, And The Motion Is Cultural Shock?

Once upon the time and that time was last year when I re-invented my blog and moved from blog-ger to word press-er. I invested all the little time I had and I never even anticipated this return on my investment. Read More »
Sunday Break, Unfortunate Endings And The New Beginnings

Sunday Break, Unfortunate Endings And The New Beginnings

Sunday photo showcase. All posts titled Sunday Break are photo(s) only and a quote. Posted photos may not be necessary the most current one and as always it is all about the Town of Aurora. Enjoy! Read More »
Thinking About Safety, An Accident On St. John’s Sideroad, Not First Probably Not Last

Thinking About Safety, An Accident On St. John’s Sideroad, Not First Probably Not Last

Many times it crossed my mind. The ‘it’ is that the St. John’s sideroad is a busy road not just for the motorized vehicles but as well for parents/caregivers walking with their children, walkers, dog walkers, runners and bikers. Read More »
Wells Street Public School, It Is Hard To Believe, A Private Property

Wells Street Public School, It Is Hard To Believe, A Private Property

On the way home from the Town Park on Monday we passed by the Wells Street School. Even though it is not a functional school anymore, it will always be known as school in our community. Read More »
Arctic Adventure 2012 At The Town Park Better Photographed Than Said

Arctic Adventure 2012 At The Town Park Better Photographed Than Said

What a beautiful day it was for the Family Day at the Arctic Adventures event at the Town Park. We arrived close to lunch as I thought that parking will be available – never know some always leave for lunch. Read More »
Winter Skating Not Recommended On Natural Ponds Or Storm Water Management Ponds

Winter Skating Not Recommended On Natural Ponds Or Storm Water Management Ponds

Feb 19, 2012
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It has been really mild winter here in Aurora and surroundings. Snowing one day, melting the other day. Temperature below zero, next day everything is melting. Read More »
Something Is Missing In The Aurora Cultural Centre

Something Is Missing In The Aurora Cultural Centre

Once I looked at the walls of the Aurora Cultural Centre and thought – what were these diagonal scratch marks on the wall? As a matter of fact on the both sides. Read More »
Wildlife Park In Aurora, Yes, Yes, We Must Have One

Wildlife Park In Aurora, Yes, Yes, We Must Have One

I was behind with my newspaper reading this week. It was last night that I finally took the Thursday The Banner/The Era roll of papers from February 2nd and started to look through. Read More »