July 2018 – Page 4

Events

Talent show auditions in Oswego

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Oswego Senior Center Inter-Generational Talent Show auditions are in full swing. Krystal Donnelly, of Oswego, is pictured singing “Sure on This Spring Night” by Samuel Barber. She is accompanied by her voice teacher, Jamie Kaisershot, of Aurora, who later auditioned for her participation of singing and playing “I Love a...

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Feature History

Julia Ward Howe made an impact in U.S. literary world

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” —Battle Hymn of the Republic Julia Ward Howe was an American poet and author, best known for writing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” She was an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist particularly for women’s suffrage....

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Food

Macaroni Salad

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup grated...

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Business Commentary Feature Government Money Policy Political Uncategorized

Discussion of economic stirrings in U.S. evolves to agenda

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

The United States of America used to be the home of the brave and the land of the free. Not anymore. Now, it is the home of the rich and fatuous and the land of unfettered greed. With the Donald Trump administration in place, capitalism once again has run rampant....

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Community Government

New Aurora Housing Authority director: Assist Aurorans

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

By Anthony Stanford – Recently-hired Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) executive director Ralph Jordan officially was welcomed last week by Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, members of the Aurora City Council, and community leaders. Mayor Richard Irvin commented on Jordan’s taking the helm at the AHA by saying that “Jordan comes at...

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Community Events History

Aurora Historical Society party: Extend Summer exhibit

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

The Aurora Historical Society (AHS) will throw a party from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to highlight the extension of its Summer exhibit, “Ethnicity and Diversity in Aurora, 1834-Present” through the middle of August. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Music will be provided by The Internationals, an...

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Commentary Feature Pets

Good intentions for an individual may backfire

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Dale was a widower of about two years, in his late 70s. He never had pets, but his grown daughter decided he needed a puppy because he seemed lonely. Dale said he enjoyed being alone and it didn’t mean he was lonely. He was happy reading, watching sports, hanging out...

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Poetry

Richard Williams Poem: Challenges

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Community Environment Events

Montgomery recycling event 9 A.M. to noon Saturday

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

The next quarterly recycling event in Montgomery will offer paper shredding! The recycling event will be held Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works facility, 891 Knell Road in Montgomery. Paper shredding will be available from 9 a.m. until noon. During the event, Montgomery residents can...

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Community Events Fundraiser Sports

Turner golf outing July 26 at Blackberry Oaks

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

The eighth Annual Michael Turner Memorial Golf Outing has been rescheduled due to severe weather and will take place Thursday, July 26 at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, 2245 Kennedy Road, Bristol! Registration will start at noon and the event will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and the...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: On solutions for cancer, neighbor’s act

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Grandpa, I have cancer. It is not a life-threatening kind and can be cured. My problem is that my general practitioner does not agree with the treatment plan that my oncologist has me on. She is giving me advice about what to tell the other doctor. I am not comfortable...

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Senior Services Associates, Inc., at the Aurora Rotary Club

Community Fundraiser Health Seniors

Senior Services Associates dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life for mature adults

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Micki Miller, assistant executive director of Senior Services Associates, Inc., shares information at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting, Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. Senior Services Associates, Inc. is a non-profit agency with offices in Aurora, Crystal Lake, Elgin, McHenry, and Yorkville. They are dedicated to sustaining and...

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Award Events Health

Aurora Advocate outpatient clinics’ Volunteer Ed Young receives 25 year service award

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

North Aurora resident Ed Young, right, receives a service award June 26, from Tammy Robinson, Advocate Medical Group West Region operations vice president. Young was a volunteer for 25 years at Aurora Advocate outpatient clinics’ reception desks. Young, 87, received the award in his final year as a volunteer. Advocate...

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Community Entertainment

Kiwanis International Convention June 28 – July 1 in Las Vegas

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Kiwanis Club of Aurora president-elect Kim Groom and president John Ross give an overview at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora of the 2018 Kiwanis International Convention. The convention was June 28 – July 1 in Las Vegas, Nev.. They attended along with Kiwanians...

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Bill Hannah, finance director for the Village of North Aurora, presents information about North Aurora’s electric aggregation program at the North Aurora Village Board meeting Monday.

Community Government Infrastructure Policy

Village of North Aurora votes to continue with Dynegy over ComEd

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Bill Hannah, finance director for the Village of North Aurora, presents information about North Aurora’s electric aggregation program at the North Aurora Village Board meeting Monday. The program, in place since approved by voters in a 2011 referendum, is set to expire in September. Dynegy is an independent seller of...

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Corporation Counsel for the city of Aurora, Richard J. Veenstra.

Community Government Infrastructure Policy Tech

Aurora COW focus: Small wireless facilities

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

By Jason Crane – A focus at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) was to work on amending the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, relative to the permitting, regulation, and development of small wireless facilities. The ordinance is in response to the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment...

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Arts Award Community Events

Santori Public Library of Aurora Youth Peace Pals International Art Exhibit

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

The Youth Peace Pals International Art Exhibit, July 11-August 9, at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, in the Dunham Atrium and co-sponsored by St. John United Church of Christ, Aurora, includes art and music. The first place winner, above, submitted art to Peace Pals International Art Contest by youth,...

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Aurora Public Library 10th Teen Talent Show 2018

Community Education Entertainment

Eight contestants ready for final Aurora Public Library Teen Talent Show

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

By Anthony Stanford – The Aurora Public Library (APL) will be host to its 10th and final Teen Talent Show this Summer. The event is presented by APL’s teen librarians, Flannery Crump and Pat Schultz, and will feature contestants ranging in age from 12 to 18. This year there are...

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Fox Valley Park Foundation’s Golf for Kids fundraiser

Community Events Fundraiser Sports

Golf for Kids’ fundraiser assists mission of recreation

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

By Amy Roth – Jim Pilmer sums up the Fox Valley Park Foundation’s Golf for Kids fundraiser in one simple sentence: “It’s all about dollars that go directly to recreational opportunities for kids.” Pilmer, who has been the executive director of Fox Valley Park District since November 2015, gives credit...

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Sports

Aurora American Legion League American Division

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Rudy Elizondo of Kirhofer’s Sports delivers a pitch to a NewLife Medical batter in Sunday’s Aurora American Legion League American Division game at Tiger Field in Aurora. Kirhofer’s won, 9-6, to force a tie at 10-3 for the lead with NewLife. The regular season will end Wednesday, July 25 with...

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