Month: October 2022

Commentary Political

Reader’s Voice: Response: MAGA world danger

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September 26, 2022Dear editor; According to her recent contribution to The Voice, Becky Nelson felt compelled to respond to president Joe Biden after a speech in which he identified MAGA Republicans as a dangerous threat to our democracy (Reader’s Voice, September 22). After reading and attempting to digest Becky’s contribution,...

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Environment

Earth provides for and nurtures human existence

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Kendra Ward wrote the following article which was published in the 2021 Spring issue of YES magazine. “We can engage in simple rituals of reciprocity by finding a daily communion with the creatures, waterways, and stars, that remind us something vibrantly alive exists beyond our limited knowledge and understanding. “Do...

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Events Fundraiser

Aurora Lions Candy Day Oct. 14-15

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Celebrating its 100th anniversary year, Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold its annual Candy Day fundraiser Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15. Susan Koepke, Noon Lions president, said volunteers will don bright yellow aprons and stand outside Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street in Aurora, to accept donations from 9 a.m....

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Government Money

Funds help fight crime in Aurora, Joliet

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Thursday, Sept. 29, congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that Aurora and Joliet were awarded grants by the Department of Justice to prevent and control crime based on their needs. These grants, created by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program, will provide the cities with critical funding to support a...

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Seniors

Ecumenical support helps caregivers

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Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly, Inc. Adult Day Services has weekday support for caregivers. Full- and half-day options of social, cognitive, and physical activities, for older adults with cognitive and physical limitations. A nurturing environment nurse is on staff. Continental breakfast, hot nutritious lunch, and afternoon snacks, are available....

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Feature

The telling train trip tactful, typical of strangers

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The train was crowded when it left Union Station in Chicago bound for New Orleans, a trip that would take 14 hours. It was Easter break and I was going to visit the city I had heard much important information. Across from me sat a young woman and we began...

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Feature

Life’s mission may include the thorns and the Rose

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Musings: • The chief cause of divorce is marriage. You read that right, dear reader. Humans marry for the wrong reasons. They marry too young. They marry the wrong person. They marry because of social pressure. They marry because they become unexpected parents. Some couples realize they made a mistake...

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Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: On myths, falsehoods, and the leadership in the U.S.

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By Marjorie Logman, Aurora, Ill. I have been pondering for a while on how to comment on a variety of current topics, often seen in other commentaries in The Voice. This week I make those comments. I have decided to look at the comments of the gentleman who takes a...

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Poetry

Poem: Truth And Knowledge

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Truth and knowledge are unbeatable when paired,But only if and when their focal points are shared.As long as they are kept apart, in any way,The truth may be dismissed as rumor, shrugged away.And when you do not know the truth, have little choice,No way can you have an authoritative voice.Your...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins

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Ingredients2 1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup canned pumpkin puree1/2 cup applesauce2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apple1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 teaspoons butter Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 18...

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Carousel Events

Preparation under way for Day of the Dead competition

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Spooky, scary, skeletons, are decorating the windows of homes all over Aurora in preparation for Halloween. But not all skeleton decorations are intended to be spooky. Some skeletons in particular, known as calaveras, have cultural significance to Mexican culture and represent a time of joyful celebration known as Día de...

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Events

Science of Us vs. Them Cantigny Park Awareness Series

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Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters invite the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Terry Wu, Ph.D., will present “Improving Civil Discourse: The Science of Us vs. Them.” The program is in-person and online. Registration is not required for those...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Preparation under way for Day of the Dead competition

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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 September 23, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Carousel Sports

High School football: Naperville Central vs. Naperville North

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Naperville Central High School players raise their arms in celebration Friday, Sept. 30 following the winning field goal by (No. 4 player) for a 10-7 overtime victory over rival Naperville North at North Central College in Naperville.

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