October 6, 2021Dear editor; Two recent national news headlines give us a depressing reminder of our addiction to fossil fuels, and climate change: • “Major oil spill off California coast threatens wetlands and wildlife.” • “Toxic foam dumped into southern Illinois coal mine in attempt to extinguish fire, but toxins
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Latin-Xcellence to the following individuals for their leadership in Aurora: Gil Rios, Mariana Martinez, and Casildo (Casey) Cuevas. Rios, owner of G R Enterprises is a head coach
First of three parts The melting pot is an outdated image of the United States. We need a new metaphor to define the Nation. Cecilia González-Andrieu follows who and how our societies evolve through history and helps identify our early sense of Americanism, wrote the following article for the American
A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 30. Seed collecting and dispersal will be the focus, however, some invasive shrub removal may take place. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite loppers and hand-cutters.
Sam Renzetti was born October 20, 1980 to Lori and Joseph Renzetti in St. Charles. He has three brothers and a sister. He attended Aurora Christian School and was home-schooled. Sam earned an associate’s degree from Waubonsee Community College. Sam Renzetti began his experience with dance with he was eight
By Mary GoetschAurora, Ill. In response to Vince Smith’s commentary in the September 30 Reader’s Commentary, with the headline, “Nonsense commentaries must cease,” I wish to give my credentials for rejecting COVID vaccination. I am an all-but-dissertation in biological sciences-nutrition from the University of Texas (UT-Austin). I was studying cell
By Marjorie LogmanAurora, Ill. Being a contributor to the opinion section of The Voice, and an avid reader, I felt compelled to write. So many individuals, even The Voice opinion writers, have been deceived and are following untruth conspiracies and fear-mongering of the other. There is always of nugget of
I must take a minute right at the outset, in this case a few words, to thank Mr. Vince Smith, a very perceptive The Voice reader who, besides paying a nice compliment in the “Reader’s Commentary” section of the September 30 issue, pointed out the ridiculous commentaries of some readers,
Energy efficiency is not something commonly associated with older homes, but it is often an inaccurate assumption. Windows manufactured and installed in the 19th Century, for example, have energy efficient qualities and are easier to maintain than many homeowners believe. Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, a not-for-profit operator of
Ingredients1/2 cup olive oil6 cloves garlic, sliced1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil1/2 cup tomato sauce1 bunch fresh basil, chopped1 (12 ounce) package dried penne pasta2 eggs2 cups bread crumbs1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 pound
The depths to which is possible to feelIs deeper than what you would take as real.Most of us feel we’re adequately defensedWith safety measures to what we’re against.Until it happens there’s no way to knowHow deep your feelings were, how strong a blow.We mourn what we now know we have
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHF) is accepting nominations of outstanding visual, literary, media, and performing artists, for its 2022 class of inductees until November 1. Forms can be found at foxvalleyartshalloffame.org. Past honorees include Jeffrey Hunt, Paula Zahn, Guy J. Bellaver, John Drury, Frank Catalano, Margaret Hillis,
By Al Benson Aurora resident Huntley Brown, internationally acclaimed pianist, author, and martial arts black belt, played and preached recently at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora. At the piano, Brown opened the service with praise music, and closed the service with “Onward Christian Soldiers.” As guest preacher, he delivered the
The Yorkville Public Library is excited for Teen-Tober. We will have several activities planned just for the teens. • Monday, Oct. 18 to Friday, Oct. 22, Button Making. Stop at the Library anytime that week to design and make your very own, unique button. All materials will be provided. •
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is one of the largest festivals observed all over the world and celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will celebrate Diwali October 25 to 30 with programs and events for a variety of
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry will be host to a drive-thru giveaway Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at White Oak Library parking lot in Crest Hill. The public is invited. Identification is not required. Rebecca Dunnigan, Interfaith community outreach and program director, said mobile pantry
Editor’s Note: This week and next week we will include letters sent to Ask Grandpa that did not appear because they arrived following the death of the conductor of the column who worked ahead in preparation. We plan to include any reader comments following the notification we received at The
In Oswego Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington St. in Oswego, will hold a Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in the church parking lot. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Volunteers will hand out
You may think you know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this one. Paramount Theatre will present Cinderella, the beloved musical by the genius minds of Rodgers and Hammerstein, in a mesmerizing new production bringing a reimagined take on the classic children’s story that has enchanted families for
Throughout Illinois, there is an urgent need for blood. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, whether it be for an accident victim, a surgery patient or those affected by natural disasters. To ensure the Fox Valley area has an adequate blood supply, community residents are invited
