Month: December 2021

Charity Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Thank you: Aurora Cosmo Club

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December 20, 2021Dear editor; On behalf of the members of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, please accept our sincere thank you for your support and participation, in our clubs various Diabetes Awareness and Fundraising Events, held during 2021. The Aurora Cosmo Members raise funds for Diabetes Research at the UChicago...

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Feature Health

Social justice diet multi-dimensionally, helpful, healthy

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Last of two parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/balanced-diet-with-justice-healthy-climate-one-goal What’s In A Social Justice Diet? Ray Levy Uyeda contributed the following article in YES! magazine (Journalism for People Building A Better World) Shift food policy by buying regionally “In nearly every corner of the country, it’s cheaper to purchase...

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Community

West Aurora Cemetery meeting postponed

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The West Aurora Cemetery Board of Trustees has postponed its annual meeting because of COVID concerns. A notice will be published when a meeting date is determined. The meeting will be open to the public, and anyone interested in this historic cemetery is welcome to attend. Detailed information about the...

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Community

Candlelight Service at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church

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Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church will hold an annual candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, at Aurora Christian School (ACS), 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Reverend Derek Rogers, pastor, will preach on “Unexpected Emmanuel.” During singing...

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Christmas includes an historical perspective, memories

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The season of Christmas arrives once again. Just as it always has. Just as it always will. Many centuries ago, the Germany people honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-Winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Oden because they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his...

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Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Choices remain in later years

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By Larry FriedersBatavia, Ill. Are these the Golden Years? There’s always a wiseacre who will chime in with something such as, “Golden my patoot. I gotta decide between paying for drugs or food,” or something similar. Some believe that our latter years are fearful and they’re quick to share that...

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Charity Money

Dunham Foundation continues its support

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The Dunham Foundation is honored to support the many nonprofits who have provided much-needed services for those affected by the pandemic and the unintended consequences in its wake. With these added challenges, our community partners have shown their strength and determination in supporting our neighbors in need. Congratulations to the...

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Feature Humor

Giving-gifts season: Mastering useless presents

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Christmas arrived once again and with it, just like a recurring case of diarrhea, the gift-giving season. Yes, it was the time to give gifts to loving family members and valued friends, the majority of which were things they’ll never use and will end up at Goodwill where someone else...

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Government

Help for Kane nonprofit agencies’ funding available

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By Mavis Bates As a member of the Kane County Board and our American Rescue Plan Committee, I am thrilled to announce Kane County’s Community Support Grant Program. In recognition of the devastating impact felt by our local nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Kane County Board...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Lemon Chicken Piccata

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Ingredients3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch medallionssalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 clove garlic, minced1 cup low sodium chicken broth1/2 lemon, thinly sliced1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced Directions Preheat oven...

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Poetry

Poem: Citing The New Year

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Perhaps we haven’t seen a New Year’s quite like this’The end to COVID-19, we don’t want to miss.This thing has caused us to do things not done before;It is far different than when we were at war.Instead of rationing, stuff really was not there.It limited our movement, something all would...

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Education Government

College students invited to Illinois Summit in 2022

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Is the notion of “One Illinois” a reasonable hope, a noble aspiration, or an impossible dream? The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is inviting Illinois college students to help us examine this theme and other important questions in the coming Spring at the institute’s second Renewing Illinois Summit. The institute...

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Police

Oswego Police Department, impaired driving campaign

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With holiday festivities rapidly approaching, the Oswego Police Department announced that it will participate in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign from December 17 through January 3, 2022. “Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state,” said Public...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Pandemic ripple effects cause of problems

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Editor’s note: Recently in The Voice, the announcement was made of the death of the conductor of the column, Ask Grandpa, which provided readers with 503 weeks of sage advice, humor, and continuity. Below is the repeat of the January 28, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Annual Winter Reading Adventure will fill January

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It’s that time of year again! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is gearing up to start the 2022 Winter Reading Adventure. Grab your hot cocoa and settle in because how you participate in this year’s program is totally up to you. We encourage you to enjoy time with your...

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Sports

High school boys basketball schedule Dec. 23-31, results Dec. 16-20

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Thursday, Dec. 23Metro Suburban BlueAurora Christian at Timothy Christ., 6 Friday, Dec. 24(No games scheduled) Saturday, Dec. 25(No games scheduled) Sunday, Dec. 26(No games scheduled) Results Monday, Dec. 20Non-conferenceAurora Christian 63, Ridgewood 33Downers Grove North 61, Montini 51, 4otWheaton-Warrenville South 75, Little Village 38 Marengo*Sycamore 37, Richmond-Burton 32Woodstock North 46,...

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High school boys and girls basketball Holiday Tournaments

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Boys Bloomington-NormalDecember 27-30Two-class tournament includes Wheaton Warrenville South. DeKalbDecember 27-30Teams in field with top four seeded teams: No. 1 Naperville Central, No. 2 Huntley, No. 3 DeKalb, No. 4 Geneva, West Chicago, LaSalle-Peru, Yorkville, Moline United Township, Belvidere North, Ogden, Geneseo, Hononegah, Oswego, Dundee-Crown, Plainfield East, Guilford.Last day: Dec. 30...

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High school girls basketball results Dec. 17-18

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Friday, Dec. 17Lyons 31, Downers Grove North 29Leyden 33, Hinsdale South 24Lake Park 53, Glenbard North 38Wheaton N. 40, Wheaton Warr. S. 12Geneva 61, Batavia 52Bartless 50, Hampshire 45St. Charles E. 46, St. Charles N. 38 Saturday, Dec. 18Barrington 48, Montini 47Fremd 60, Oswego East 48Benet Acad. 53, St. Viator...

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