Month: January 2021

Oswego second round of grants: 99 awards

The Village of Oswego has announced its second round of grant awards to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdowns. In December 2020 the Village announced grant funding available to Oswego’s small businesses though the Federal CARES Act. After a first round of funding was quickly exhausted, the...

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Gaffino sworn in as acting North Aurora Village president

By Jason Crane Dale Berman, Village president of North Aurora officially stepped down as president, Monday, at the Village Board meeting through the Zoom video conference platform. Berman gave notice at the January 5 Board meeting that the January 18 Board meeting will be his last. Last Spring Berman stated...

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COVID-19 rates drop in Illinois

By Jerry Nowicki The State’s COVID-19 seven-day average case positivity rate dropped to 5.7% Tuesday, the lowest it has been since October 23, 2020. The positivity rate peaked at 13.2% on a rolling average as of November 13, 2020 and the entire State entered strict Tier 3 mitigations November 20....

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Civics: Our efforts to understand issues, candidates

There are many forms of media today, and we all have roles, in spite of attempts, especially by some political types, to diminish and offer derogatory statements. There can be friction between press and political types, however, it can be minimal. So much depends on the individuals involved, their perspectives...

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St. Charles Veteran Center, team members, build ramp for veteran

In December 2020, a team of 17 veterans and many community members came together to remedy two serious safety problems in the 37-year South Elgin home of World War II veteran, AMVETS Post 503 Commander, Colonel Angelo Di Liberti, 93 years. Angelo served his Country through two enlistments between 1944...

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Response: Christmas greeting serious

If Frank Patterson’s letter in the January 7 issue of The Voice, “Comment on greetings at Christmas” goes unanswered, then (commentator) Rush Limbaugh’s observation is accurate: “The general population doesn’t know what is happening and it doesn’t even know it doesn’t know.”

Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, criticized Western countries for abandoning Christian roots.

Such a statement from prominent leaders should be taken seriously. If not, our country is on a continuing route to chaos. Mr. Patterson’s opinion shows disrespect for our religious traditions....

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‘Funny’ facts fill U.S. elections

Those who think there’s no election fraud must be living with blinders on due to their political biases. Let’s look at some “funny” facts.

Dominion Voting Systems, widely used in this country, was founded in 2002 by two Canadians who currently own Dominion in partnership with Staple Street Capital, a New York-based private equity firm with questionable connections which invested in Dominion in 2018. Canada is a radically liberal country. Many Canadians would love to see Republicans defeated in the U.S. Why the heck are we using election software from a country biased against conservatism? Why the heck aren’t we using American software for American elections?...

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Facts, truth, stop the big lie

How do you combat a Lie? With Facts and the Truth. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the popular vote and the Electoral College Vote November 3, 2020.

President Donald Trump fraudulently denies their win with the big lie that he won the election by a landslide. He told his supporters over and over that he had won and that Biden was stealing it from him. He ginned up his followers to a fever pitch at his January 6 rally, then sent them to the Capitol to “take back their country”, even turning them on his vice president Mike Pence for whom they built a gallows to hang him. Five others died as a result of their insurrection....

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Debate continues of farming concepts and future course

Last of four parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/a-balance-dairy-farming-climate-change-animal-welfare The public-owned BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)’s series by Emily Kasriel asked amid polarised debate, how dairy farmers see the role of their industry in climate change, and finds a mixture of doubt, denial, and commitment to change. “How can we...

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VNA Health Care receives grant

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and National Football League (NFL) have awarded a grant to VNA Health Care in Aurora and Bolingbrook to safely increase cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant funding was made possible through ACS’s partnership with the NFL and the League’s Crucial Catch campaign. This...

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Agatha Christie’s detective novels (66) read worldwide

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was born September 15, 1890 and wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. Her fictional detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, have been read across the globe. In 1971 she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British...

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Winners and losers chosen in COVID-19 by governments

By Bela (Bill) SuhaydaAurora A woman, waiting patiently to hear the results of what kind of government our founders hammered out in the “Federalist Debates” asked Benjamin Franklin: “What kind of government have you given us.” Franklin’s response: “A Republic madam….if you can hold on to it.” It’s been a...

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A bit of advice for Gen Xers, Gen Zers, GenDeadFishers

Did you ever wonder what would happen if your right hand was on your left arm instead of your right? Neither did I. By the time you read this, I hope things will have settled down and we can get back to focusing on what truly matters in our lives....

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Recipe of the Week: Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef1 bunch green onions, finely chopped1 diced fresh jalapeno pepper1/4 cup water1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning1 cup plain yogurt1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup black olives6 (6 inch) corn tortillas Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F....

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When space Becomes A Problem

There is one thing we dare not contemplate quite honestly;Inside coffin lids, how many scratches would we see?Or in the case of those who never slept upon their backs,Would we find them upon their sides, the way they could relax? One duly cautionary note; we ask you not to laugh.For...

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Help by County Board member on Zoom at Aurora Public Library District January 21

The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to Kane County Board members Mavis Bates and Myrna Molina alongside Kendall County Board members Robyn Vickers and Amy Cesich at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. The group will discuss live on Zoom the misunderstandings and misconceptions centered around the ways...

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The Yorkville Library challenge for all ages

Yorkville Public Library is challenging the community to read a total of 20,000 minutes through February 26. This program is for readers of all ages. If the goal is met, a $100 donation from the Friends of the Library will be given to the Kendall County Food Pantry. Monetary donations...

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Ask Grandpa

Ask Grandpa: On good health, twice, and a bet for pizza

Grandpa,My doctor does not understand how difficult it is for a woman of my age to lose weight. She keeps on my case about I need to lose at least one pound a week. She is young and athletic and does not have a weight problem. I don’t need any...

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