November 1, 2018 – The Voice

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Third Annual Pumpkin Race Saturday, Oct. 27 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Third Annual Pumpkin Race in Naperville was a smashing success

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Some pumpkins dash and some pumpkins get smashed at the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Third Annual Pumpkin Race Saturday, Oct. 27 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville. Festivities included pumpkin racing, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and fun with giant bubbles. The Mallot of Justice, below, strikes head lettuce disguised in...

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High School football playoffs

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Markus Tillman, 26, of Oswego High School moves through Chicago’s Taft High School defenders in first round playoffs Saturday. Host Oswego won, 49-7. Right, Yorkville defender Cale Reeder, 25, draws focus on Dunlap quarterback Myles Burke Friday. Host Yorkville rallied to win, 28-21. Click on the links below for information...

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Arts Community Entertainment Events

Day of the Dead at First Fridays

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First Fridays in Aurora will celebrate Day of the Dead Friday, Nov. 2. Several venues will be open for art shows and community ofrenda displays, along with an outdoor celebration and a fashion show. Jose Torres again will bring the annual Day of the Dead celebration to downtown Aurora. Torres...

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Oswego Police Department building dedicated

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Oswego Police Department building dedication

On November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 By admin

The Oswego Police Department building is dedicated Friday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Staff members and police moved into the building this week. See a video of the event at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Melissa Jean Photography & Design photos...

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Feature Veterans

Rest in peace Don Thompson; honors for Herschel Luckinbill

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There are many good reasons to celebrate Veterans Day. This year, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, celebrates 100 years since the armistice to officially end World War I. Those involved signed the peace treaty at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, November 11, 1918. There...

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Opinion1 Comment

Reader’s Voice: Debate on homosexuality, abortion, continues

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October 21, 2018 Dear editor; Homosexuality is both a moral and political issue, and problem, Mr. Johnson (whose letter was in The Voice October 18. Click here to see). Here in Aurora and in Springfield, the Democratic Party, which rules over us, has made it so. Mayor Richard C. Irvin...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Vote Yes for Blackberry Township Roads

On November 1, 2018November 5, 2018 By admin

October 30, 2018 Dear editor; This issue will not go away, but only will get worse and cost us more if we keep putting it off. I’m as fed up as everyone with taxes we pay, but the current funding for Blackberry Township roads is inadequate to maintain them. I attended...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: ALS Walk for Life keeps hope alive

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October 9, 2018 Dear editor; ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a rapidly progressive, terminal neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness in the arms and legs, and difficulty speaking and swallowing. ALS causes the body to deteriorate, but the sprint and resilience of those affected by the disease continues to inspire...

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Feature Food Health

Five spices help with entire inflammatory process

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Reprinted from The Voice September 21, 2017. Click here to see related information on bitter flavor in the Health Voice column by Larry Frieders. The more we learn about cooking and eating healthy the more we become aware of the wonderful herbs and spices that are available to enhance flavors...

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Award Community Events Government Military

Gifts from Home to thank active military from Aurora, deadline Nov. 16

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Gifts from Home thanks Aurora residents who are actively serving in the military, at home or abroad, with a gift box that includes mixed nuts, Aurora memorabilia, and a card during the holiday season. The deadline to submit information is Friday, Nov. 16. To register an active member of the...

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Feature History

A visit to Boston includes history and many bookstores

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Last of two parts “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” —Henry Miller Thus it began. Thus it ever was. Thus it is remembered. Faneuil Hall is often called the “Cradle of Liberty” as America’s first public meeting place. The Old North Church was...

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Feature History Humor Military

Coincidences: Newspaper delivery to the U.S. Army in Seoul

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Recently I was thinking about the days I was a newspaper delivery boy. Yes, younger readers, although I can’t speak for all worlds, there actually was a time in the history of our world when kids made money delivering newspapers. I wasn’t thinking about the newspapers, but about coincidences that...

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Community Entertainment Events Food Fundraiser

Jennings Terrace Auxiliary in Aurora host to 60th Annual Fall Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast, Nov. 10

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The Jennings Terrace Auxiliary in Aurora will be host to the 60th Annual Fall Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will offer a variety of pancakes, in addition to bacon, sausage, coffee, and juice at the Jennings Terrace Assisted Living...

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Food

Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

On November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2 cup hickory barbeque sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 1 chipotle chilie in adobo sauce, minced, no seeds 1 teaspoon adobo sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce...

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Community Events Food

Annual holiday food drive in Aurora

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry (Aurora Food Pantry) will hold its 11th Annual Holiday Food Drive through November 21 at three Aurora area grocery stores: Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street, Aurora; Cermak Fresh Market, 1250 N. Lake Street, Aurora; and Food Market LaChiquita, 1525 Douglas Road, Montgomery. Shoppers can...

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Poetry

Richard Williams Poem: Remember To Remember When

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Commentary Government Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Request made in Nov. 6 vote for Kane County Board

On November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 By admin

By Christopher J. Lauzen, Kane County Board chairman – Let’s say you’re the hiring manager for the Kane County Board, because that’s exactly what you are. Four years ago, the good people of the Southeast Side of Aurora made an unintentional error by selecting Don Ishmael for County Board. He...

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One of the speakers who signed up at the Aurora Public Library Board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, gives remarks to the Board of Directors on the future of the West Branch. More than 100 were at the Board meeting, including nine speakers. Rumors have been rampant. Board president John Savage denied any definitive plans have been made. There will be a public forum at the West Branch at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Carter Crane/The Voice

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Aurora Public Library Public Forum at the West Branch November 8

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One of the speakers who signed up at the Aurora Public Library Board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, gives remarks to the Board of Directors on the future of the West Branch. More than 100 were at the Board meeting, including nine speakers. Rumors...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Sounds from above: Let it be

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Grandpa says: Just a couple of reminders. When resetting your clocks Saturday night, don’t forget to put new batteries into your smoke detectors and CO detectors. Tuesday is election day so get out and vote! Voting is more than a privilege, it is a responsibility. Grandpa, I have lived in...

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Community Entertainment Events Food

Taste of Norway Sunday, Nov. 4

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Taste of Norway Hostfest, an annual Fall festival, will include Norwegian food, music, and crafts, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Avenue in Montgomery. The public is invited and admission is free. The sponsor is Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472,...

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