By Ricky Rieckert
Hello, faithful readers.
I just wish my fellow writers on The Voice had more discretion on how they write, and their subjects.
But sometimes you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Even a reader attacked prince Charles.
Wayne and Bela have been at each other’s throats, even before the Ice Age.
Good job, guys.
Sorry Carter let you guys out of the bag again.
I guess some day you’ll understand the big picture.
Until then, you’ll just be the mischievous young boys, you portray.
Moving on to this week:
I had the opportunity to talk to John Jaros from The Aurora Historical Society (AHS) and asked him to be available, if needed, for any one of my articles. He said he would and likes my articles.
John and I are the same age and we have known each other for many years.
John isn’t from Aurora, originally, but has been director of the AHS. for more than 30 years.
I am a Life Member of the AHS.
John has learned from the artifacts that he has his hands on.
John puts on cultural events all year long and does a great job.
Thank you, John, and crew.
Moving on, I will be writing in my next article, on the East Aurora High School ROTC program, a very interesting program, right here in our City.
I may write on DECCA at East Aurora that helps students find jobs.
As I remember, at Broadway and East New York Street, on the southeast corner was Burhand Drug Store, on the northwest corner was Duts Dugout and Tavern.
On the northeast side was No. 1 Fire Station.
North of it at Spring Street was Helen’s Cafe, that part of Broadway which was skid row, especially at night and on the weekends.
I would go there Sunday mornings before going hunting with my dad.
It was fine during the day.
Behind there on LaSalle Street, between Spring Street and East New York Street, was the Aurora Turners Club and Club 66, the latter which was an African American Club.
Those buildings, including Helen’s Cafe, were razed for today’s new No. 1 Fire Station at Spring Street and property used for the Fire Museum parking in which was the Old Fire Station.
There were taverns from Burhan Drugs to LaSalle Street on East New York Street and from the original No.1 Fire Station to LaSalle Street.
Life as we may know it.
What’s real, can’t die.
You only get, what you give.
You’re gonna get, what you give.
Don’t ever give up.
Just don’t be afraid to leave.
Health insurance, rip off lying.
FDA, Big Banker’s buying.
Fake computer crashes, dining.
Cloning, while they’re multiplying.
This world is gonna pull through.
Don’t ever give up.
You’ve got a reason to live.
Can’t forget.
We only get what we give.
Have a great week.