Month: May 2021

Education Feature Health

Vignettes offer glimpses of returns to the classrooms

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The following article, with four vignettes regarding back to school comments, was published in the March 9 issue of The New York Times with an update April 3 on children’s return to school. The article was written by Ellen Almer Durston, Dan Levin, and Juliana Kim. • “Credit…Lucy Hewett for...

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Events

Ceremony at West Aurora Cemetery May 30

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The West Aurora Cemetery, 543 Wilder Street, will be host to an historic Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 30. Please note that this ceremony will be Sunday, not Memorial Day Monday. The program will be presented by the Philip H Sheridan Camp #2, Illinois Sons of Union...

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Community

East Aurora High School 1960 Class reunion June 18

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East Aurora High School Class of 1960 classmates are invited to reunite at 6 p.m. Friday, June 18, at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street, in Aurora. Reunion Committee member George Hauser sent an E-mail, “We have decided to grit our teeth and move forward with our COVID-19-delayed 60th (61st now)...

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Events

Montgomery Fest Parade deadline July 23

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July 23 is the deadline to apply for the Montgomery Fest Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. According to a Village press release, all businesses, families, and causes are welcome to participate. Participation is free. The event is among the most popular events at Montgomery Fest. Each participant must...

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Revealing time: Men of company, builder of Titanic

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“Terrible as an army with banners the legions of labourthe builder of ships tramp thro’ the winter eve.” —Richard Williams It was a blustery Belfast, Northern Ireland December morning, 1979, when I had appointments with the workers at the Harland & Wolff shipping yards. My friend and driver, Jim, had...

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Commentary Opinion Political

Reader’s Commentary: Constitutional, political, stability, key

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By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Any country’s survival is determined by only a few important things. In the case of our country, prosperity, freedom, and overall stability depend on our constitutional and political stability. A strong economy and a reasonably strong currency are key. A strong military is essential to keep...

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Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Frustrated, disappointed with problems at Northern Illinois Academy (NIA)

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By Ben Gehler I am struggling right now. I am frustrated by my inability to do anything. I am disappointed in my fellow human beings who are supposed to watch out for our vulnerable populations. I am enraged by the thoughts and actions of those at Northern Illinois Academy in...

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Feature

Clear and concise No. 2: Wordsmith wandering, don’t you know

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Clear and concise No. 2: For a long time, a rule in English-language usage dictated that ending a sentence with a preposition was incorrect. For a long time, that rule was routinely violated. The Chas often has been guilty of this violation. For example, one might be heard saying “Who...

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Government

Multiple State agencies cut ties with NIA in Aurora

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By Peter Hancock Officials from multiple State agencies said Friday that they are cutting ties with a residential school that serves children in state care with mental and developmental disabilities after an independent review documented reports of mistreatment of youth at the facility. Northern Illinois Academy (NIA), in Aurora, is...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Edamame Salad

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Ingredients1/4 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-gratedsalt and ground black pepper to taste2 (16 ounce) packages shelled edamame (green soybeans)1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, drained and cut into bite-size pieces1 (8 ounce)...

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Poetry

Poem: Just Take My Word For It

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Compiling all the figures which allow life to existMake this determination, life here is no accident.Some factors are so critical that they will head the list;But all of them together makes you wonder the intent. Most life forms are simply there, and bear no threat to us;But others are a...

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Events

Digital marketing on social media Aurora Public Library District focus May 27

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In the virtual world of the pandemic, digital marketing is more important than ever. At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we’ve shifted much of our marketing efforts to social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram over the past year with much success. If you’d like to grow your...

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Events Kids/Youth

Children’s books by Jo Fredell Higgins at Aurora Public Library Eola Road Branch event June 12

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International author and award-winning photographer, poet, and essayist, Jo Fredell Higgins, will release her first two children’s books in June. “Patsy the Panda” and “Therese the Tiger” are written for beginning readers. Each book sells for $10 and will be available for purchase at the event. The signature signing, story...

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Ask Grandpa: On forgiveness and keeping our noses safe

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Grandpa,Several months ago, my neighbor was going to help me fix my car. He needed money to go to the auto parts store. I gave him (cash). Six hours later his wife called to tell me that he had been arrested and was sitting in jail. I went ahead and...

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Charity Community Events Money

Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora supports diabetes research

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The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora has donated $2,500 last week to support the Kovler Diabetes Center at University of Chicago, which provides research, care, and education to empower patients to effectively manage diabetes. Cosmopolitan Club President Russ George presented the check Thursday, May 11, to Peggy Hasenauer, MS, RN, executive...

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William “Bill” Glisson at Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora

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Forest Preserve District of Kane County police Sgt. William "Bill" Glisson reviews the Department Tuesday, May 11, at the monthly membership meeting of Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora at APD headquarters.

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Government

Incentives, sanctions, may work better than wishful thinking

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President Joe Biden is proposing to spend more money than I knew existed, on infrastructure and children, families, free college, and much more. I am not opposed to spending all that money, so long as it is aimed at improving our Nation’s weak educational and social outcomes, and so long...

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