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INSIDE AURORA: There Once Was a Town … Part IIBy Scott Johnston It's not quite the end of 2018, but let's take a moment to look back at some news items this year in Aurora through that well-known story telling device, the limerick. January - The harsh winter This winter's relentless cold, snow and sleet Had us griping and admitting defeat But we knew based on our clime It'd only be a short time ‘Til we were complaining about the heat February – Discussion of splitting the Town into wards Some liked what a ward system provided While others thought that option misguided ‘At large', or new vision? There was no clear decision On this issue the Town was divided March - Healthier food choices in Town Council voted that rather than treats Town vendors would sell healthier eats You can guess people's surprise When instead of chips and fries Their choices were broccoli or beets April – Wrong animal put on crossing signs Avoiding animals on roads this year Was putting Aurora drivers in fear But warning signs the Town raised Left all Aurorans amazed That giant Leatherback turtles lived here May - Accessing Hydro Reserves Council, to pay for big Town projects to come Said “the Hydro Reserves we'll take it from” But being no-one's fools They first changed the rules To make it easier to access this sum June – Niagara College obtains a long term lease on the Armory For Niagara College the stars did align Leasing the Armory would suit them just fine But the cost, some said clearly Would hit taxpayers dearly So it was the plans' foes who provided the whine July – Treatment of trees against Emerald Ash Borers When borers found our ash trees nutritious The Town waged a war most ambitious Staff were sure they would win If they used Tree-azin But the pests found the substance delicious August - Why the Hallmark lands will have two baseball diamonds The Hallmark lands were meant to have one Field each for soccer and baseball fun But the soccer location's East-west orientation Would have meant playing while facing the sun September - Municipal election This election should be quite a fray With debates, ads and sound bites each day It's a mind-numbing show But we've comfort to know That the next one is four years away Feel free to e-mail Scott at: machellscorners@gmail.com |
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