tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post6615111299035598559..comments2023-07-04T09:54:15.920-05:00Comments on Our Town and Its Business: Little Jack Horner Sat in a Corner Evelyn Buckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03283458715658096750noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-82837547737474857812014-12-31T05:47:07.937-05:002014-12-31T05:47:07.937-05:00The Farmers Market space at the ACC started a litt...The Farmers Market space at the ACC started a little rough.It seems the space was booked by an.executive member and then tables rented by that member.It was put to a stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-51241375708978115312014-12-30T19:53:10.922-05:002014-12-30T19:53:10.922-05:0015:05
If you are a specific organization, any c...15:05<br /> If you are a specific organization, any claims for financing based on attendance should be related to those who make the effort and maybe pay the entrance fee for YOUR programs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-45268380841056176012014-12-30T19:49:04.618-05:002014-12-30T19:49:04.618-05:00I don't care who uses it, as long as they'...I don't care who uses it, as long as they're paying to use it. Although I do have a big problem with those who instruct and perform these programs. They should be Aurorns, considering Aurora taxpayers foot the bill. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-26487710145069950642014-12-30T15:05:33.007-05:002014-12-30T15:05:33.007-05:0012:44, do you know how many different community gr...12:44, do you know how many different community groups and organizations use the facility? You can't cherry-pick and include/exclude the numbers based on your prejudices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-50546431055534353232014-12-30T14:58:41.319-05:002014-12-30T14:58:41.319-05:00It would be interesting to know if the farmers mar...It would be interesting to know if the farmers market leases space to the town or to the Acc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-77601330876534519182014-12-30T12:44:50.704-05:002014-12-30T12:44:50.704-05:0012:15
Don't be obtuse. They are 2 totally d...12:15<br /> Don't be obtuse. They are 2 totally different organizations. One should not be able to base its funding on the attendance numbers of the other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-46658884487424245242014-12-30T12:15:11.037-05:002014-12-30T12:15:11.037-05:00@09:28 & 11:20
Why not? Because you like the ...@09:28 & 11:20<br /><br />Why not? Because you like the farmers' market but dislike the cultural centre?<br /><br />Maybe if you hold your breath and stamp your feet you can change reality. How old are you people?!Petty Much?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-52952483104860930672014-12-30T11:20:15.363-05:002014-12-30T11:20:15.363-05:00@10:29
I attend the Market but do not believe t...@10:29<br /> I attend the Market but do not believe that my presence should be credited to the figures of the Centre. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-8203944183756006902014-12-30T11:18:13.869-05:002014-12-30T11:18:13.869-05:00That comment was confusing. Does it mean that ther...That comment was confusing. Does it mean that there were no attendees at all ? No town staff ? No politicians of any ilk ?<br /> Sounds more like no one was even aware of the event. We get better turn-out for a fight about a trio to trees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-62698718836391616622014-12-30T10:35:35.177-05:002014-12-30T10:35:35.177-05:009:28
I'm sure they would include the farms mar...9:28<br />I'm sure they would include the farms market, when it's held inside the building. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-7937142492190875952014-12-30T10:29:42.808-05:002014-12-30T10:29:42.808-05:00Why wouldn't it, 09:28? It's an event held...Why wouldn't it, 09:28? It's an event held there (for now) in the winter months. <br /><br />And you always have a choice - go or don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-91877238058590338932014-12-30T10:25:48.556-05:002014-12-30T10:25:48.556-05:00Unfortunately, 22:02, she doesn't publish *all...Unfortunately, 22:02, she doesn't publish *all* the intelligent thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-70442899554737139592014-12-30T09:28:37.336-05:002014-12-30T09:28:37.336-05:00Attendance at the events of often cited. I would h...Attendance at the events of often cited. I would hope that does not include the Farmers' Market Saturday mornings when there is no other choice. And I have noticed the number of occasions when " tickets remaining " appears in their advertising materialsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-49532751126810428992014-12-30T01:25:03.578-05:002014-12-30T01:25:03.578-05:00So many cultural programs in the SCC (love this ne...So many cultural programs in the SCC (love this new name, thanks David!) are offered throughout Town programs its ridiculous. I've signed up for many of them over the years for my kids, my parents and myself for many years and continue to do so. They've all been great. I also discovered an art gallery right on temperance st. called the Patrick House Art Studio and Gallery. Run privately, without gov't handouts! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-17659961315756158992014-12-29T23:56:48.605-05:002014-12-29T23:56:48.605-05:00@21:43
Why would "the converted" go? Th...@21:43<br /><br />Why would "the converted" go? They already know what goes on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-7054968079041296812014-12-29T22:02:41.471-05:002014-12-29T22:02:41.471-05:00
Where else can an entire community obtain so much...<br />Where else can an entire community obtain so much thoughtful opinion, so much utter nonsensical commentary, so much intelligent thought and so much downright hilarious laughter?<br /><br />And it is free!!!<br /><br />This blog has and does it all and we are under the spell of its canny moderator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-14310396850454351782014-12-29T21:48:55.810-05:002014-12-29T21:48:55.810-05:0021:42, it means that a microscopic minority just l...21:42, it means that a microscopic minority just like to bitch in the comfort of their homes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-89991033502612122832014-12-29T21:45:52.769-05:002014-12-29T21:45:52.769-05:00Attendance at the events and programming is the me...Attendance at the events and programming is the measure of the valuable contribution being made to our community.<br /><br />You can't try to twist that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-18159484023859969532014-12-29T21:43:42.688-05:002014-12-29T21:43:42.688-05:00That comment speaks volumes about Aurora's nee...That comment speaks volumes about Aurora's need or interest in the place. Not even the converted knew about the event or bothered to attend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-15994566284370509262014-12-29T21:42:58.589-05:002014-12-29T21:42:58.589-05:00I'm not sure about the priorities of Aurorans....<br />I'm not sure about the priorities of Aurorans.<br /><br />When invited by the town to an open house, barbecue and preview of the new Joint Ops Centre what seemed like a disappointing nine persons showed up, and none had any questions or comments.<br /><br />Apparently the invitation to the public to attend an ACC board meeting resulted in no one showing up.<br /><br />What does this say?<br /><br />Are we more interested in snowplows than in culture?<br /><br />Perhaps another survey is in order. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-12357447848217629492014-12-29T21:17:53.888-05:002014-12-29T21:17:53.888-05:00I checked around - no one saw or received that inv...I checked around - no one saw or received that invite. We get the rest of their material. In December it probably would have been impossible anyhow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506868496663273256.post-87381843644187952972014-12-29T20:51:47.555-05:002014-12-29T20:51:47.555-05:00So silly - why would residents attend a " Sho...So silly - why would residents attend a " Show & Tell " Public Meeting ? It is council that foots those bills with town resources. That board answers to none of us.<br /> <br /> <br /> You obviously struck a vein, Evelyn. Nice day at the office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com