Month: June 2021

History

A Focus on History: June 17 through June 23

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July 17 U.S. president Harry S Truman, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, and British prime minister Winston Churchill, meet in the Berlin suburb of Potsdam to discuss issues relating to postwar Europe and plans to deal with the ongoing conflict with Japan. The meeting was marked by growing suspicion and tension...

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Events

United Methodist Plano Garage Sale June 12

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The United Methodist Church of Plano is planning a garage sale for from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 11, and from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 12 at the church in the downstairs dining hall at 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. Please enter through the Clark...

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Government

We unwitting victims form part of the Surveillance State

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By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead We’re being spied on by a domestic army of government snitches, spies, and techno-warriors. This government of Peeping Toms is watching everything we do, reading everything we write, listening to everything we say, and monitoring everything we spend. Beware of what you say,...

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History

A Focus on History: June 10 through June 16

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June 10 Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a Leyden jar when the kite is struck by lightning, to enable him to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. He coined a number of terms used today, including battery, conductor, and electrician and invented...

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Feature

A heart hardened and cold: Destined to disappointment

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“We search their eyes for all the secrets they can’t give us. “The truth of ourselves.” Phillip could never deal with the truth his entire earthly life. Ever. It was much too painful. He grew up in Connecticut and his father was cold and indifferent to him. When his brother,...

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Government Opinion Political

Reader’s Commentary: Build Back Better reality challenged

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By Bela “Bill’ SuhaydaAurora President Joe Biden promised us he would “Build Back Better!” “The Green New Deal” was going to be about green in our pockets, clean energy, and more ice at the North Pole. But, don’t ask about the solar collectors’ bringing us sunlight energy. You shouldn’t know...

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Feature

Meaningful Memorial ceremonies all stark reminders

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Holidays are important significant. We cherish them for the reasons holidays exist: Celebrations, memorials, specific events. Remembrances in many communities Monday this week are important universally, however, especially when there are families who remember loved persons who died in wars. Some families remember loved ones who died, whether or not...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Assault rifles’ only purpose: Killing

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May 26, 2021Dear editor; I have been thinking about gun rights in the United States and see that we have grown out of many of the needs for arms. Today, instead of the majority of the population needing guns to secure food, we have turned them on each other. I...

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Government

Aurora City Council action on pet sales delayed until July 20

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By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council discussed how to handle an ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 9 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances pertaining to the sale of pets within the...

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Events Fundraiser

Basket Auction in Aurora, June 4-13

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The Kiwanis Club of Aurora will hold Basket Auction, with many of the baskets collectible Longaberger baskets, in order to raise funds for the many programs and agencies that it supports, and for the American Cancer Society. The Basket Auction will begin Friday, June 4 at 8 a.m. and will...

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Events

Juneteenth Unity Car Parade in Aurora

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The Juneteenth car parade and festival will be held in Aurora Saturday, June 19. Cars will roll at 3:15 p.m. from Smith Street on the East Side near Phillips Park and end at MLK Park on Farnsworth Avenue with a festival. The Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN) and African American...

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Arts Feature History

Reverie: Week in Rome, a picnic lunch at Villa Boghese

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Oh, how delightful it would be, to spend this week in Rome and take a picnic lunch to the Villa Borghese grounds. Italian ripe tomatoes, fresh cheeses, out of the oven crusty breads, and desserts, Italian style. To walk up the Spanish Steps first and then proceed to this place...

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Charity Commentary Food

Reader’s Commentary: Remarkable: Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

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By Shannon CameronAurora Dear friends, This past year has been remarkable for so many reasons. Although we saw the need for food assistance skyrocket at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry due to the pandemic, through the tremendous support of the community we served 100% of those who turned to...

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Events

Special day June 12: Jo Fredell Higgins

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International author and award-winning photographer, poet, and essayist, Jo Fredell Higgins will release her first two children’s books this month. “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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Feature International

Perspective historical on Palestinian-Israeli conflict

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Once more into the breech in the never-ending war between Palestinians and Israelis: More death and destruction. President Joe Biden called for a cease-fire (reluctantly, I might add) and told prime minister Netanyahu that he expected one soon. Netanyahu was even more reluctant to grant the request. There is an...

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Business

Three new businesses in Aurora emerge from the pandemic

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Three new businesses are opening in Aurora’s downtown, which is a showcase of the Aurora area’s strength while emerging from the pandemic. • Floral artist Nancy Arch recently expanded her floral design service, Sammy Wammy, to a new location at 40 E. New York Street, which opened over Mother’s Day...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Creamy Chipotle Shrimp

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Ingredients1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined1 cup diced yellow onion1 1/2 cups canned corn1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo1/4 cup whole-wheat panko crumbs1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon lime juice2 teaspoons cilantroSea salt and black pepper to taste...

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