May 2018 – The Voice

Memorial Day prayer service for Walter Backman prelude to Interment at River Hills Cemetery

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Pallbearers carry the casket from the Healy Chapel in Aurora following a prayer service for Walter Backman Monday, Memorial Day, to a hearse. Backman, of the U.S. Navy, died December 7, 1941 in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. His remains recently were identified and flown to Illinois for burial...

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Events Military

Memorial Day in Aurora, Illinois

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Salutes for the East Aurora NJROTC color guard Memorial Day Monday start the annual Aurora parade. Click on the link for more Memorial Day photos from Aurora, Montgomery, Naperville, Oswego. Click here for a video of the Memorial Day pre-parade ceremony and parade. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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‘Denny’ Wiggins deserves honor

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

By Amy Roth – Dan Dolan, Sr., has known Dennis “Denny” Wiggins since Wiggins was a young boy. “They don’t make ’em any better,” Dolan said at the recent Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s 44th Annual Service to God & Fellowman award dinner. “He exemplifies the spirit of giving. He has...

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Community Education Events

East Aurora School District 131 introduces superintendent

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

The East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education Tuesday introduced Dr. Jennifer Norrell as superintendent of schools at East Aurora High School. Norrell, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction, assessments, and grants for Bloom Township High School District 206 in Chicago Heights, will start in her new role July 1....

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Marmion wins Class 2A State Championship

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Marmion Academy coaches and track and field performers show the first place Class 2A State championship trophy. See Bobby Narang’s article here. Kim Groom photo...

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Commentary Events Sports

Sports can be helpful in connecting with youthful growth

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Even though there is a tendency to make separate our activities as though they were not part of the whole, the contrary is more visible. Sports do not contain an identity unto their own. There are examples: • Jesse “The Law” Torres is a former Aurora policeman and a former...

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Community Events Sports

Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Knocking Out Parkinson’s disease

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Luis Cano, right, of the Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club in Aurora, absorbs a punch to the face from Kenny Rainer of Chicago, and prevails in a 141-pound three-round unanimous decision Saturday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Carter Crane/The Voice...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Changes in society need to be fixed

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

May 24, 2018 Dear editor; At a recent Aurora Township meeting, I spoke with Juan Reyna, the highway commissioner, who told us his son would be a freshman at East Aurora High School in the Fall. To raise laughter, I told him not to send him in a dress. He...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Privileged to be school crossing guard

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

May 28, 2018 Dear editor; Now that the school year is over, I have had the privilege of being the school crossing guard at Heather and Edgelawn Drives for more than 12 years for the children of Hall Elementary School on the West Side of Aurora. I would like to...

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Commentary Feature

Desks help African kids through television host, audience

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Lawrence O’Donnell, the host of “The Last Word” the cable television show on MSNBC had an inspiring segment recently. It featured a young woman from Malawi in southwest Africa named Maureen, whose goal in life is to be a doctor. The joy this young girl expressed during the show was...

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Community Events

Montgomery Village president Matt Brolley will be host to a “Mayor on the Move”

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Mayor on the Move Saturday Montgomery Village president Matt Brolley will be host to a “Mayor on the Move” Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Walk, talk, and get fit with the mayor! Meet at the shelter at the north end of Montgomery Park, near River and Taylor Streets,...

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Community Entertainment Events

Joyce Lane captures Naperville Battle of Bands

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Seven Naperville area high school rock bands competed in the 15th annual Naperville Park District Youth Ambassadors Battle of the Bands Friday, May 11. Joyce Lane from Neuqua Valley High School won first place. The band will perform at Ribfest in Naperville at a time to be announced and will...

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Commentary Feature

Sounds: Wind, church bells, snow on a roof, Aria’s joy, silence

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Morning arrived again, just as it always does. Morning, when all is possible, and no new troubles come to visit. I heard the sound of a plane flying overhead on its way east or west. I heard the morning birds chirping. I heard the train’s moan when it headed north....

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Commentary Feature Military Veterans

On handling special orders in U.S. Army back in the day

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Just as in years past around Memorial Day, I like to write a military-themed column, sometimes dealing with my illustrious military career, the last half of which was spent in the offices of U.S. Eighth Army Headquarters G-1 in Seoul, Korea. My fellow troopers and I were ready at a...

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Food

Summer Pasta Salad

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 pound provolone cheese, grated 1/2 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half 1 large green bell pepper, cut into half-inch pieces 1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained 1 (10 ounce) can of peas 1 (4 ounce)...

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Community Education Events

Chapa LaVia speaker at Grace Center graduation

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Grace Holistic Center for Education in Yorkville is excited to announce its first graduating classes. The 2018 commencement includes the first high school and eighth grade graduations for Grace School. Founder and director, Tairi Grace, said, “Our School focuses not only on excellent academics, but also mindfulness, mental well being,...

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Poetry

Poem By Richard Williams

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Commentary Education

Reader’s Commentary: Recalling the storied existence of St. Peter school in Aurora

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

By Don Jungels – I read with interest in the May 10 issue of The Voice that Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Therese, St. Joseph, and St. Peter were consolidating to become one school in the next school year. How sad! The new name for all four will be...

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Commentary

Ask Grandpa: Question: Good time for a wedding

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

Grandpa, My guy and I were planning to get married in November. Our daughter is only seven months old. My sister suggested that we wait until (daughter) is old enough to walk so she can be the ring bearer. I like the idea. I want to postpone the wedding until...

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Community Events History

Summer events fill Aurora Historical, including ethnicity

On May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 By admin

The Aurora Historical Society will have many events during the Summer months at the Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, and at the Tanner House Museum, 304 Oak Avenue, corner of Oak and Cedar Streets. Pierce Art and History Center: • Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., through...

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