New businesses, new residents, in Aurora under way
By Marissa Amoni – There’s a lot happening in the Aurora downtown right now. Spring and Summer, downtown Aurora will welcome many new businesses, as well as new residents. Here’s a quick rundown on some current activities: • Construction is happening at what soon will be Society 57 in Aurora’s
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist’s UMW 150 years of service observance
One A-Chord choir sings at Oswego’s Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist’s UMW 150 years of service observance Sunday, March 24. Sue Gilla of Aurora supplied organ and piano music. Guest preacher was Dottie Priddy of Channahon, former Aurora District UMW president. Al Benson/The Voice
Let’s Go Green!
• Bliss Woods Forest Preserve restoration work day: A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30. Cutting invasive brush throughout the preserve will be the task for the day. Bliss Woods is a beautiful, high-quality woodland host
Abagail, mixed mutt, gets along with all
Abagail is a female mixed breed who was born January 17, 2019. Abagail, Abby for short, is cuddly kind of girl. She longs to snuggle up and sleep next to her foster family. She does well with other dogs, cats, and kids of all ages! She is fairly quiet and
Fundraiser forum
Ultimate baked potato bar April 7 Help us feed the hungry. In May 42,000 pounds of potatoes donated from The Society of St. Andrew will be brought to the parking lot of the Church of The Good Shepherd, 5 West Washington Street, Oswego. The potatoes will be distributed to community
A Focus on History – March 28 through April 3
March 28 Martin Luther King, Jr., leads a march of striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tenn.. Violence during the march persuades him to return the following week to Memphis, where he was assassinated. – 1968. At 4 a.m. the worst accident in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry
Police training for encounters with all dogs necessary
The absurd cruelties of the American police state keep reaching newer heights. Consider that if you kill a police dog, you could face a longer prison sentence than if you’d murdered someone or abused a child. If a cop kills your dog, however, there will be little to no consequences
Change school boards: State bill
By Jerry Nowicki – A State lawmaker is looking to give voters the authority to force their locally-elected school boards into resource-sharing agreements with other districts for certain administration offices and functions. Although the bill allows for districts to share superintendents, other administrators and services, it exempts principals and assistant
Dancing the Irish way:
McNulty Irish Dancers entertain patrons at O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery in Aurora as part of their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. A video can be seen at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
Naperville St. Patrick’s parade:
The 2019 St. Patrick’s parade in Naperville Saturday includes costume, green, and spectators. See video on facebook.com.thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
Hometown-made Skittles and a parade:
Children focus on candy: The second annual St. Patrick’s parade in Yorkville, Saturday, on Hydraulic Street, a part of the day-long celebration, includes a 5K run, musical acts, and Irish Dance lessons. Green themes offer delightful reactions of children who collect candy, including ample bags of Skittles, a product made
Kiwanis Pancakes: Love and history:
The 69th Annual Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, at Aurora Central Catholic High School, finds Kiwanis Club of Aurora members working together to make thousands of pancakes on two rotating grills that were designed and built by Kiwanis member Al Sinden, vice president of Engineering at Stephens-Adamson in
Candidate forums:
Alderman of Aurora’s 8th Ward, Rick Mervine, plays host to a Meet The Candidates Night and Aurora 8th Ward Candidates Forum Thursday, March 14 at Eola Community Center. The forum was moderated by Ken Duncan, former Indian Prairie Education Foundation chairman. From left candidates for Aurora 8th Ward alderman: Patty
It does matter, make a difference, when we vote: April 2
Often we hear the phrase, “It does not matter.” Or, “They do not pay attention, anyway.” Or, “My vote is only one and will not make a difference.” It does matter. They do listen. One vote does add up, one vote as a time. Our vote should reflect our conscience,
Sustainable Challenge for high schools
DuPage County and SCARCE are accepting project proposals from high school students for the 13th annual Sustainable Design Challenge, Tuesday, April 16. The Sustainable Design Challenge encourages students to construct building and landscape models using environmental and water-friendly design practices. DuPage County stormwater management committee chairman Jim Zay said, “Seeing
Reader’s Voice: Oswego candidates receive writer’s review
March 16, 2019 Dear editor; Incumbent Oswego Village president, Gail Johnson, has been fiscally irresponsible. For example: Taxing: Sales tax from 0.5% to 1.25%; 1% food and beverage tax; increased water fees by $2.70/100 cubic feet. Borrowing: $24 Million TIF proven unnecessary by two prior administrations. Spending: Slashed developer fees
Breathe Green, breathe easily, for smelly shoes: Odor disappears
First of two parts Rita Hatthaway published the following article for Home & Garden magazine: “Mary Johnson, 42, was at her wit’s end. She loved her three sons more than life itself. They were all bright boys, ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school. But she had violent thoughts
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association to meet April 12
All Aurora area retired teachers, administrators, and school support staff members are invited to the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) luncheon Tuesday, April 2. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Gaslite Manor on Church Road in Aurora. Come and enjoy lunch and a program by Improv Unlimited, a