Day: May 3, 2018

Embracing commonality

Gina Santori, left, an Aurora Public Library benefactor, and Aliya Husain, with two Islamic organizations which seek cultural understanding, share a hug after they were speakers at the Aurora Public Library meeting Wednesday, April 25. See Carter Crane’s article here. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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YOUTH Talk forum:

The recently-formed city of Aurora Youth Council (AYC) held its inaugural YOUTHTalk forum at Prisco Center in Aurora Tuesday. The event moderated by members of the AYC focused on how to be a mindful member of school communities and take preventive measures to promote safety. The event was free and...

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Memorial for the late Henry Cowherd at Arbor Day in Aurora

Students shovel dirt around a tree they planted on Arbor Day Friday at Henry Cowherd Middle School in Aurora. Mayor Richard Irvin, right, views the process which includes adding a memorial for the late Henry Cowherd who was known for his volunteerism and leadership. Carter Crane/The Voice...

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Controversial art ultimately provides similarities, hugs

This too shall pass! Even though attribution for the above phrase to the Christian bible is only partially true, it is not a direct quote. In our combined secular and religious world, this too shall pass is used to prevail over conflict, difficulty, disappointment, and troubled times. What does not...

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First Call:

Ethnicity, Diversity exhibit Friday There are endless ways to build an American city. In Aurora we did it through the optimism and hard work of waves of immigrants from a dozen nations and cultures around the world. A new exhibit, Ethnicity and Diversity in Aurora, 1834-present, will begin Friday, May...

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‘Once’ music on stage throughout

When my husband and I arrived at the Paramount Theatre Saturday we were greeted by a lively orchestra on stage. Oh gosh, we’re late! Not so! A pre-show jam session was part of the show. A company of 13 actor-musicians performed all roles and served as the on-stage orchestra in...

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First book tour of the year in delightful Paducah, Ky.

Believing that Spring had arrived, it was time for my first book tour of the year in March. So it was south on I-57 to Paducah, Ky.. Weather conditions were of a moderate temperature and roads were clear. I met with the mayor Brandi Harless and seven librarians from the...

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Pork Tenderloin in wine gravy

Ingredients 2 pounds pork tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 2 cups red wine 1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F and heat a...

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Warmer weather means lawn chair, breeze, at the park

Can it be? Have the last vestiges of Winter finally drifted off to oblivion? Hardly. Hey, this is the Chicago area. We may have snowball fights in July. In spite of that possibility, I’m looking forward to those above-80-degree days when I can take my lawn chair, sunscreen, and a...

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Firefighters guests at Aurora museum

In recognition of International Firefighters’ Day, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora, would like to thank all of the men and women who have helped protect our communities. Current and retired firefighters will be welcomed guests and receive free admission to the Museum Friday, May 4. The...

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Reader’s Commentary: No fresh vegetables in 3 years

By Grace Grzanek –  April 15 marked three years that Eddie has lived in his memory care nursing facility in southeast Aurora. Not once in those three years has he been offered a fresh tomato, or a fresh carrot, or a fresh mushroom, or a fresh piece of celery or...

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Residue of APL art-poem stunning

I cleaned out my office at Aurora’s Santori Library Monday, April 23, after resigning my position as communications manager for the Aurora Public Library the prior day. I took down my sign that says “THINK” in big red letters and packed it up with family photos and my tennis shoes...

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State bill adds burden for threats

In an effort to crack down on individuals threatening violence against schools on social media, State senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) sponsored Senate Bill 563, which passed the Senate unanimously Thursday, April 26. Under SB 563, individuals who threaten a school through social media would be required to reimburse police departments...

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Family-owned Goding Marathon brings retirement to Mike

By Deena Sherman –  One of the hardest working men in Aurora just retired. Mike Goding, second generation owner of Godings Marathon at 1150 Prairie Street, just sold one of my favorite family-owned businesses in Aurora. Those of us who have, for decades, appreciated having an honest mechanic and friend...

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Paul & Bill’s Center sold as of April 23

A popular business on Galena Boulevard, just west of downtown Aurora, Paul & Bill’s Service Center and Car Wash, has been sold, according to reliable sources. Paul & Bill’s, 300 W. Galena, was sold to SNSK, Inc., owner of Marathon Gas at the corner of Route 25 and Boulder Hill...

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PIC at Kiwanis in Aurora:

Angie Thomas, executive director of Pregnancy Information Center (PIC) in Aurora, presents information at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. The PIC was founded in 1985 and its mission is to protect the life of the unborn and vision is that all people make...

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