January 2019 – Page 4

Three Aurora aldermanic challengers forums listed

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Aurora aldermanic forums ready There will be three Aurora aldermanic challengers forums in partnership with the participating businesses and candidates: • Tredwell Coffee: Barista Candidate Forum on Downer Street, Saturday, Jan. 26 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments to be offered to all who attend. • The Aurora Tap House:...

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Feature Food History

A taste, a sampling, a poetic portion on France, food, history

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Imagine, if you can, that stone tools found at Chilhac, France indicate that pre-human ancestors may have been present in France at least 1.6 Million years ago. Think about that; 1.6 Million years ago! Think how short our lives are in comparison, even if we are granted 90 or 100...

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Entertainment Feature Jobs

Thoughts to chew on: The Gum Challenge, goaded, and gloating

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Over the past months in The Voice, I’ve written stories of my various death-defying occupations, such as forklift driver, assembly line worker, paperboy, at my various places of employment, advancing in my chosen career of never doing the same thing twice or even once, for that matter. Here is yet...

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Food

Hamburger Potato Casserole

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 3 cups thinly sliced potatoes 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar...

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Poetry

Richard Williams Poem: Keeping Spirits Bright

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

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State Representative Kifowit selected as leader of two House committees

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will bring experience from her service in the U.S. Marine Corps and focus on public integrity to two key House committees this year. She has been selected to be the chair of the Veterans Affairs and State Government Administration Committees in the State House. “I...

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Community Education Events History

Aerial views of Aurora from 1867 to 2013 a new exhibit in downtown Aurora:

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Aerial views of Aurora from 1867 to 2013 are the subject of a new exhibit by the Aurora Historical Society which opened in the first floor gallery at the Pierce Art and History Center January 19 and will run to February 23. Left is from 1882 downtown and right is...

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First Fridays will start the 2019 season with 10 months of art music and more activities in downtown Aurora

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Hugging booth at First Fridays in downtown Aurora

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

After a month off, First Fridays is ready to burst with love February 1. A hugging booth, bunny art, Valentines, and tons of tunes will start the year of art, music, and more activities in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown will be host to a free pop up photo booth with...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Charge for auto repairs and advice

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Grandpa, I am an auto mechanic by trade. As such, friends and neighbors ask me to work on their cars on the side. Yes, I do charge them for the work I do for them. I get requests from some to tell them what I think is wrong with their...

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City of Aurora government establishes first Advisory Commission on Disabilities

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday: Appointees to the recently-established Advisory Commission on Disabilities. From left, Lori Price, Teresa Crafton, Elana Newkirk, Herman Shelton, (Richard Irvin, mayor), Todd Nardone, Lisa Jacino, Debbie Nardone. Not in the photo are Dr. Cynthia Penne and Eric Moch. • Twenty-three community members,...

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Mike Shereck book author from Naperville speaks about business at Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting

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Mike Shereck, book author from Naperville, speaks about leadership and business at Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Accepting a mug from Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s Amy Roth is Mike Shereck, who spoke about men and leadership during the January 22 meeting at Prisco Community Center. Right is Kiwanis Noon president Kim Groom. Shereck, of Naperville, has more than 30 years’ experience in both construction and manufacturing. He...

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Plainfield’s Mark Batinick new House Republican Party floor leader

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was appointed to the position of House Republican Party floor leader recently. The Plainfield Republican will be the minority caucus’ point person during the daily floor debates and discussions in the House of Representatives for the 101st General Assembly. The representative said he is honored...

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Master gardeners provide information to gardeners on growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed. They will be available for Seed Swap Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Aurora Public Library West Branch. Submitted photo

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Seed Swap sows Spring flowers, vegetables, to grow

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

By Miriam Meza – Does this cold weather make you wish it was Spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can’t change the weather, but we can help you prepare for Spring, and make Winter feel a little less dreadful. Imagine a garden full of vibrantly-colorful flowers, the...

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Community Education Entertainment Events History

Life of Winston Churchill in Montgomery

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Winston Churchill was a soldier, author, historian, and world leader. He led not only a life of wealth, privilege, and success, but a life of disappointments and dismal failures. A presentation of his life will take place at Oswego Public Library District, Montgomery Campus Library, 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26....

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Community Events

February event in Plano to help the homeless

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. To register, visit planolibrary.info, or call 630-552-2009. • New Life For Old Bags, Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. Contact Ceil Carey at...

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Yorkville Library Youth Services Department plans activities

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Friday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Drop In...

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West Aurora High School senior guard Marquise Walker

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West Aurora’s Marquise Walker and Traevon Brown have meshed well

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

West Aurora High School senior guard Marquise Walker, 15, shoots over an opponent in a recent home game. Walker and senior guard Traevon Brown have meshed well and are still learning to work with each other, according to the school’s head coach Brian Johnson. Waubonsie Valley, another Aurora school, put...

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Sports

Skeete leads Warriors; Hammock hired

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

By Bobby Narang – The Waubonsie Valley High School boys basketball team continued its strong season by winning two games each in one day at the Burlington Central MLK Classic Saturday and Monday. The Warriors defeated Hampshire, 72-53, Saturday behind Marcus Skeete’s season-high 29 points, six rebounds, four assists, and...

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Sports

High schools’ countdown to State meets listed

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

Here are important dates in boys and girls high school basketball, and in wrestling: • Boys Class 1A, 2A: Regional tournaments, February 18-22; sectional tournaments, February 25-March 1; super-sectionals, March 5; State final, March 8-9. • Boys Class 3A, 4A: Regional tournaments, February 25-March 1; sectional tournaments, March 4-8; super-sectionals,...

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Sports

Huskies hail Hammock as next football coach

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

In hiring Thomas Hammock as the head football coach at Northern Illinois University, the school went with one of its own. When Rod Carey abruptly left Northern Illinois for the head coaching job at Temple University, Northern Illinois was forced to scramble. Enter Thomas Hammock. He was coaching running backs...

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