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Review standards go

to architecture board

At its Feb. 25 meeting, the architectural board of review received a draft of an analysis which may be utilized when members review various applications.

The draft is based on a zoning code section which provides the standards on which to base an approval or denial.

After a previous meeting with the law and planning-zoning-building directors, member Chris Holecek reported the board should prepare a precise record of its findings and reasons for approval or denial of an application.

Planning-Zoning-Building Director Rich Wehrenberg reported the sign code is being rewritten and input from ABR members is encouraged.

The board approved plans for additions for Chris Kimes, George Horvat and Network Technologies, signs for Home Instead Senior Care, Sketchers and Orchid Fashion Boutique and homes to be built by Classic Homes and Cobletz Homes.

Art entries are sought

for Reminderville show

The fourth annual Reminderville Art Show is open for entries until April 2. It is open to artists 12 years old and older with all levels of skill.

Accepted will be oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencil/pen/ink, mixed media, sculpture/carving and computer-generated arts.

An entry form is available at www.reminderville.com. Categories and details will be provided on the site, and interested parties can view photos of previous shows on the events page.

Aurora Manor will host

an egg hunt March 27

Aurora Manor's 15th annual Easter egg hunt will take place March 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 101 S. Bissell Road.

Children will be divided into five age groups to hunt eggs on the grounds. There will be prizes, refreshments, safety stations and Aurora Library personnel with summer reading program information.

Photos with the Easter Bunny also will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. Parents should take their cameras.

Reservations should be called in to Aurora Manor's receptionist at 330-562-6382 by March 22.

Group again declares

Aurora Tree City USA

For the 18th year, Aurora has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry.

The city also received a Tree City USA growth award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program in planning and management, tree inventory and analysis, tree planting and maintenance, street tree pruning and tree preservation.

Tree City USA communities must have a tree board or department, tree care ordinance, comprehensive forestry program and Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

More information about Tree City USA can be found at www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.>

Parade entrants eyed

for city's July 4 event

The city's parks and recreation department is accepting registration for its annual Independence Day parade and festival. Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate in the parade July 3 at 11 a.m.

The festivities will follow at Kiwanis Moore Playground until 4 p.m. Booths are available for promotional and fundraising opportunities.

For details or to register or obtain liability/waiver forms, visit www.parks.auroraoh.com and follow the tabs to the community events page or contact Colleen Martin at 330-995-9149 or martinc@aurora.com.

Planning panel to meet

The city's planning commission will have two items on its agenda tonight (March 17). The session is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

The Aurora schools are seeking a conditional zoning certificate for public school use at Craddock School and the School Board offices.

Meanwhile, Barrington Estates Phase 5B is seeking a two-year extension of final plat approval for 13 lots on Club Drive.

Cemetery cleanup set

Aurora's cemetery crew will conduct its annual spring cleanup of the cemetery near Town Hall.

Gravesite owners are re-quested to remove items or plants that are weathered and/or out of season before March 22.

Fresh plants and seasonal decorations may be placed on the gravesites anytime throughout the year.