Aurora student encouraged to “spread optimism” in royal encounter

October 11, 2017 · 0 Comments

rom spearheading initiatives weaving bed mats for the developing world or helping to build the foundations of a school in Ecuador, Julia Garbe dedicated her high school career to lending a hand. But, now in university, the Aurora student is being urged to kick things up a notch – and, when the urging comes from a member of the Royal Family, it just might be a command performance.

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Baha’i community marks milestone anniversary with celebration

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Leadership conference highlights the power of the “Misfit”

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Making Peace “reminds us to open our hearts”

Bonnie Kraft had to do some digging. A self-described “bit of a flower child” in her youth, she knew she had to find the metal peace symbol she wore around her neck for five straight years during the height of the Vietnam War.

Hockey journeyman gets call to the Hall

When the NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, an unprecedented move in North American professional sports, there was a period of utter chaos for both executives and players alike. Bob Wall, who will see his name inducted into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame in November, was smack dab in the middle of it.

“Dreams do come true” for Spectrum Baton

On Sunday October 1, Aurora’s local Spectrum Baton Club went to see Cirque Du Soleil - Volta to support fellow twirler Jennifer Marcus. Not only were kids amazed to see someone doing what they love doing but were inspired watching Jennifer perform under the “big top” for one of the most prestigious companies.