Day: August 20, 2019

Montgomery pavers honor Board members

Twenty new engraved stone pavers have been added to the walkway around the historic Settlers Cottage in front of the Montgomery Village Hall and join more than 200 engraved pavers previously installed to commemorate residents or businesses in the Village. The new pavers were set in place to honor those...

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s Community Garden fifth anniversary celebration

Livia Italian Eatery served a Garden Harvest Dinner to benefit the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Saturday, Aug. 17, at 834 North Highland Avenue in Aurora, the Marie Wilkinson Community Garden and West Side Food Pantry. Guests enjoyed a five-course meal served outdoors al fresco under an elegant white canopy at...

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Nurtured dream ends up as Charlie’s Silver Spoon in Aurora

It is living the American Dream. It is about following plans and designs. It is making a difference. At a time when tributes and praises roll in by longtime Aurorans about the late 94-year-old John Galles, who died August 14 after many years as owner of Johno’s on Downer Place...

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On making America great again

August 14, 2019Dear editor; Okay, I give, I want to Make America Great Again. That’s why I’m voting Blue in 2020 for Democratic Party members with brains and morals who will act as a check on our corrupt and incompetent president and GOP-ruled Senate. See, I’m not anti-Donald Trump, I’m...

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Favors full rights for partnerships

August 16, 2019Dear editor; Regarding ‘A disagreement in detail on State law,’ letter in the August 15 issue of The Voice, I too was dismayed at news reports of governor JB Pritzker’s signing HB 246. Wayne Lela expressed his dismay in what I took as a religious viewpoint. At the...

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Inspiration, positive thoughts, from U.S. presidents helpful

Last of two parts Click here for part one. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. Psychology Today thought it would be inspirational to gain wisdom from each of our 45 presidents. Part one examined the best quotes from the first president, George Washington, to the 22nd president Grover Cleveland. Following Benjamin Harrison, Cleveland...

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First Call

First Call: Community Clothes Closet in Aurora, Retirement Workshop

Community Clothes Closet in Aurora St. John United Church of Christ, 309 Fifth Street in Aurora, will hold its monthly Community Clothes Closet event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7. The public is invited. Admission is free. Reverend Cyndi Gavin, pastor, said the ministry distributes new and used...

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Aurora Alley Art Fest 8-25-18

Sixty artists, music, at Alley Art Festival

The ninth annual Alley Art Festival in Aurora will bring more than 60 artists to sell their art, jewelry, pottery, and handmade goods, Saturday, Aug. 31. The grassroots festival is an opportunity to meet and support community artists. The family-friendly festival welcomes returning artists and many new artists this year....

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Words carry great meaning, often by using just a few

As societies develop, languages evolve. Researchers analyzed Stone Age and modern skulls. Different jaw placements allow our mouths to make different sounds. With a database of 2,000 languages, out of the 8,000 languages in existence today, sounds were identified that showed frequently used sounds and where. “New sounds are introduced...

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Recalling the lives past of dupers, greasers, dorks

I’m giving you a heads up before you read any further. I’m somewhat impaired physically this time, rather than my standard mental impairment. While doing some yard work the other day, I ran over my glasses with the lawnmower, which made them unsuitable for seeing through, mainly because they are...

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Kiwanis Club of Batavia Family Bingo Night at Pal Joey’s

The Kiwanis Club of Batavia will be host to its first Kiwanis Family Bingo Night at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 2030 Main Street in Batavia. This year, the Kiwanis Club of Batavia has realigned some of its fundraising events to welcome more families, both from...

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Gauging Success

It’s hard to grade intelligence, its worth; But that is what we try to do from birth. A figure, by itself, is always found; But often now with walls in which it’s bound. Like this: What good is it if it’s not used? How can we tell if that is...

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Aurora Pooch parade registration opens

The dog days of Summer are here and for dogs in Aurora, the biggest day of the Summer is right around the corner. Registration is open for the second annual Aurora Pooch Parade, which will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive....

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Property tax due Sept. 3 in Kane County

Kane County treasurer, David J. Rickert, reminds taxpayers that the second installment of property tax is due September 3. New or existing homeowners may print a bill at KaneCountyTreasurer.org or call 630-232-3565. Taxpayers can make payment by: • Mailing the payment to the Treasurer’s Office. Mail postmarked by September 3...

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Ask Grandpa

Ask Grandpa: On adopting from shelters; loving song

Grandpa,I read with interest your column about the dog breeders. (See The Voice, June 6, 2019). Please send to me the information on freezing my credit report. What I cannot understand is why someone would pay 1,000 dollars or more for a dog when the shelters are full of beautiful,...

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First two West Aurora Challenge Coins’ presentation special

West Aurora School District 129 started the 2019-2020 school year with a new tradition, the presentation of a West Aurora Challenge Coin. Challenge coins, which began as a military tradition, have become a widely-recognized way of showing membership and boosting morale. West Aurora has minted a limited number of coins...

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