July 2018 – Page 9

Summer delights: Fireworks, butterflies, avoiding mosquitoes

On July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 By admin

Thoughts, notes, quotes, and bits of information which could prompt growth; none of which may reach headline status, however, nuggets often have their places and may yield simple charm: • Most of us enjoy fireworks, both for historical purposes and a happiness factor with colors, delights, fulfilling expectations of dramatic...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Up-to-date information on license plate

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June 26, 2018 Dear editor; Readers of The Voice June 21 issue page 2 letter, “Learning experiences: E-mail Renewal,” might be interested in the final result of my contacting the Secretary of State (SOS) regarding my discarding personalized license plates, for which I would have been “required by law” to...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Fun and unity at Aurora pride parade

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June 26, 2018 Dear editor; The June 17 Aurora Pride Parade, in my opinion, turned out to be an unmitigated success for two reasons: Unity and fun. Next year it should be even more fun. The pride parade drew important politicians such as governor Bruce Rauner, congressman Bill Foster, and...

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Business Commentary Fundraiser

Many CEOs of non-profits receive huge salaries

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Most charity organizations start out with well-intended goals and when we decide to support a charity we hope the funds are spent wisely. Sadly, reports reveal that many charity leaders are paid huge sums of money and misuse these funds. Some of these funds are obtained by professional fundraisers and...

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Community Events Political

West Aurora Concerned Group, July 18

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The West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group will meet Wednesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the 5th Ward Meeting Room, 1921 W. Galena Boulevard, West Aurora Plaza. Guest speaker will be Jim Jarvis, vice president of programming and sales for Aurora Civic Authority, which includes the Paramount Theatre, Copley...

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History

Europeans’ settlement of New World perilous adventure

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First of two parts “In depth, in height, in circuit, how serene. “The spectacle how pure. Of Nature’s works in Earth.” — William Wordsworth The threads of discovery were intertwined with hardship and hope. Many of the stalwart men and women who travelled across the seas were fleeing both religious...

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Commentary Government

On real invaders in the large, unused, territories

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“We cannot allow all of these people to invade our Country,” Donald J. Trump, president of the United States of America, tweeted June 24. Isn’t it amazing that so many European-Americans hold fast to the idea that the U.S. of A. is their country? They’ve been here only a little...

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Community Education

Montgomery Foundation scholarships open

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The Montgomery Foundation has college scholarships available to students who live in Montgomery. Applications for the scholarships can be found online at www.TheMontgomeryFoundation.org and will be accepted until August 1 for the upcoming academic year. High School juniors who seek to get a jump on planning for college can submit...

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Food

Zucchini Lasagna

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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips. 1 cup cottage...

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Community Events History

Aurora Pride Parade bid: June 9, 2019

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Organizers of the inaugural Aurora Pride Parade last week submitted a Letter of Intent to the city government of Aurora requesting to hold the next Aurora Pride Parade Sunday, June 9, 2019. “The inaugural Aurora Pride Parade is now a celebration for the history books,” said Chuck Adams, founder and...

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Poetry

Poem By Richard Williams

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Business Community Government Health Policy

Aurora COW passes AED purchase, warehouse, to Council

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The purchase of automated external defibrillator (AED) for the Aurora Police Department and the Fire Department, the acceptance of plans for a 275,000-square-foot speculative office-warehouse building at Mitchell Road and I-88, and a liquor license approval for Jefa Tacos on Butterfield Road, all were forwarded to the Aurora City Council’s...

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Community Events Political

Coffee and Conversation forums this month

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State senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) will be host to a series of Coffee and Conversations around the 21st District this month. Connelly invites all constituents to attend one of the events. A Coffee and Conversation is an informal forum where constituents can talk to Connelly about topics important to them,...

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Community Environment Events

City of Aurora government’s partnership with the Will County government for free electronics recycling event

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Workers brave 90+ degree heat in the city of Aurora government’s partnership with the Will County government to fill four semi-trailers with used electronics at a free electronics recycling event, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the city’s of Aurora’s public parking Lot W, 309 N. River Street....

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Jobs Political

Will County seeks November election judges

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Will County clerk, Nancy Schultz Voots, is beginning preparation for the November 6 General Election by actively recruiting election judges. “Election judges play an important role in the voting process,” Voots stated. “As hands-on participants in democracy, they ensure our elections are administered fairly and in accordance with the law....

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Special message clear to Iowa inmate

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Grandpa says; Confidential to Iowa Inmate #—–64; I refuse to put into print your letter to me. The Voice is a family newspaper. We do not inflict your filthy language on our readership. Yes, you do have the right to be heard. And I have the right to be heard....

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Arts Community Feature

Tom Weisner’s butterfly photos at Santori: Love of nature

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By Anthony Stanford – Former Aurora mayor Tom Weisner has a butterfly photo collection. You don’t have to take my word for it; check out the dazzling photos for yourself. It’s on the first floor of the Santori Public Library of Aurora in the Kiwanis Children’s Center (KCC) at River...

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Community Events

Aurora Noon Lions Club president Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez Welcomes New Member Ken Leask

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Aurora Noon Lions Club president Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez, left, gives a welcome to Aurora resident Ken Leask, right, Monday, as a new member. The Club meets at noon on the first and third Mondays at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora. Al Benson/The Voice...

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Award Events

Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club incoming president, Linda Callaghan

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Outgoing Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club president Ben Black, left, passes the Club’s charter to incoming president, Linda Callaghan. Her term will run through June 30, 2019. She said she is looking forward to working with the wonderful group, and will continue with the Club’s contributions to the community. The Club...

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Autos Government Police

Village of North Aurora approves Five New Squad Cars

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North Aurora Police Chief David Fisher answers questions about the lowest bid for five new squad cars at the Village Board meeting Monday. Chief Fisher said the lowest bid was $160,000 from Morrow Brothers Ford, the State bid vendor. The bid was $4,000 lower than a local Ford dealership and...

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