Month: May 2022

Government

Undercount in Illinois, other states

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By Peter Hancock The Census Bureau released new survey data last weeksuggesting the population of Illinois may have been undercounted by nearly 2% in the 2020 headcount. That was one of the findings of the Census Bureau’s Post-Enumeration Survey, or PES, something the bureau does after each decennial census to...

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Government Political

League of Women Voters Aurora Area Candidate forums June 1

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The League of Women Voters Aurora Area will be host to two virtual candidate forums Wednesday, June 1 for candidates running in the Democratic Primary for the Illinois House of Representatives District 83 and the Democratic Party Primary for Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit (Kane County). The...

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Coach Kerkman receives heartfelt farewell

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A fond farewell to former West Aurora High School boys head basketball coach Gordon Kerkman for fans, coaches, and former players was held Monday, May 23 in the School cafeteria. His 39 years as head coach, which followed 14 years as an assistant coach, prior to retirement, was warmly received...

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Shift to the good functions of Summer at hand

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Summer unofficially will begin with Memorial Day and joyfully (hopefully) work its way through Labor Day, the unofficial end of Summer. With Memorial Day we enjoy activities and must pause to understand reasons in memoriam why we have a Memorial Day. As a society we should be dedicated to minimize...

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Italian delegation receives welcome at Aurora City Council

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council welcomed a delegation from the cities of Bergamo and Rimini, Italy, at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, May 24. The five government officials of both Italian cities made the 4,500-mile trip as part of their participation in the European Union’s International Urban...

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Government Opinion Political

Reader’s Voice: Safety first reason to vote yes

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April 25, 2022Dear editor; Vote yes on the June 28 Referendum to provide funding for OFPD (Oswego Fire Protection District) to keep up with our growing safety needs. In 2002, the only thing in town on Route 34 was farmland and the Home Depot and the population was approximately 15,000....

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Feature Money

Versatile hemp crops assist Native American prosperity

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First of two parts Winona LaDuke writes about Alex White Plume, a leader of the Ogala Lakota tribe, in the Spring 2021 edition of Yes! magazine: “More than 20 years ago, Alex White Plume, a leader of the Oglala Lakota, planted his first hemp crop on Wounded Knee Creek, on...

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Events History

Aurora’s Tanner House to open May 29

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In the Summer this year the Tanner House Museum in Aurora will be open to the public Sunday afternoons beginning May 29. The season will run through September 4. Hours will be 1 p.m to 4 p.m.. Visitors may come at any time during those hours. Reservations will not be...

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Grandeur zenith of French Versailles at French Revolution

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When Louis XIII succeeded as French king in 1610, Versailles was a prosperous hamlet set in an upland valley which was only partially cleared for cultivation. There were 200 residents near this primal woodland. The Latin word vertere means to turn the soil and immortalizes the “hard grind of the...

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Feature Humor

On the Trumps’ dilemmas, replacement theory, stupid

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Did you hear Donald Trump is writing a book? (I like to start out with something funny just like Joel Osteen.) Trump said it, so it’s probably not true. If it is, his biggest hurdle is that he’ll actually have to read a book to find out what goes into...

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Education

Aim: Solve student challenges

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Dr. Robert Renteria is reaching out to superintendents across America his publicist said recently. Dr. Renteria is offering no-cost academic and faith-inspired curricula to address social and emotional learning (SEL) as part of his cross-country tour of schools. Although middle school and high school students develop new skills in academics,...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Ingredients1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) Directions1. Preheat an oven to 425 F. 2. Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the...

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Poetry

Poem: Memorial Day 2022

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This day is set aside for those who died in war;To pay them homage and respect for sacrifice and more.This day should be one where we try to reach and touchBecause, not having been in war, you really don’t know much.For instance, take the veteran who has a Purple Heart;What...

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Read Beyond the Beaten Path to begin June 4 in Aurora

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Close your eyes and imagine you’re walking along a quiet path in the woods, winding through the trees. A bird flutters through a beam of sunlight as it streams through the branches. Up ahead you hear a babbling creek and hike towards the sound. Near the bank is a tree...

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Events

Fun golf outing June 10 in Aurora will raise funds

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Father George Glover Memorial Golf Outing will be Friday, June 10. This annual golf outing, presented by St. Peter Church in Aurora, will be a fun and competitive event. Golfers can enjoy a day of camaraderie on the beautiful links of Phillips Park Golf Course followed by dinner, awards, and...

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Commentary Community

Messenger Public Library of North Aurora invites surveys for feedback

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The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora is engaging in a process to develop the next strategic plan to guide operations and resources for the next four years. Patrons are invited to take a survey online, or in printed form at the Library and participate in listening sessions to share...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: On children’s wearing masks at play reply

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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 May 27, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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