Year: 2022

Government Opinion

U.S. Constitution important, must be understood

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By John & Nisha Whitehead “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” — Abraham Lincoln In the United States today, the government does whatever it wants, freedom be damned. “We...

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Aurora City Council cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Weston Bridges

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Aurora City Council members and other dignitaries cut a ribbon Tuesday, Sept. 13, for the grand opening of Weston Bridges, an independent apartment community for adults with disabilities.

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Amy Phillips approved for DuPage County Board

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The DuPage County Board Tuesday, Sept. 13 approved chairman Dan Cronin’s appointment of Amy Phillips of Naperville to serve on the Board to fill a vacant seat in District 5. In nominating Phillips, Cronin highlighted her passion for helping people and accomplishing common goals. “Ms Phillips desires to work collaboratively,...

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Importance underscored: The U.S. Constitution

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In our world of events and commemorations, we would do well to enjoy a greater regard for the U.S. Constitution Day, which is celebrated each September 17. It often is overlooked and in the shadow of important Independence Day, started July 4, 1776. The latter has a nice ring to...

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Aurora City Council honors Emergency Management Agency (EMA) volunteers

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored volunteers of Aurora’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Aurora City Council meeting as part of September’s National Preparedness Month. The event each September was created to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that...

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Crime Opinion

Reader’s Voice: On theft at airport security

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July 30, 2022Dear editor; Don’t know how to contact the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) management, but I have to tell you that they should check for thieves! I flew from Rockford to Mesa/Tempe, Ariz. and back to Illinois in February this year, and had no problems, either way. In April,...

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Hospital at Home real challenge: Medical reimbursement

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Last of three parts The second part is at thevoice.us/hospitals-at-home-save-lives-save-money-efficient Hospitals in the United States consider a concept known as “hospital at home.” Writer Nate Berg had a piece published in FastCompany, a magazine and on online journal. “But the hospital-at-home model still has one main hurdle: Reimbursement from Medicare...

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Reader’s Commentary: Climate change alarmists wrong?

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By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaSugar Grove, Ill. “Ten years ago today Al Gore said the world would come to an end because of Climate Change.” The above headline of an article was written by Andre Walker and published January 27, 2016. To my knowledge, the world didn’t come to an end...

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Events

Batavia Peace Day Wednesday, Sept. 21

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Batavia Peace Day will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Batavia PEACE Bridge and Batavia Riverwalk S. Plaza. Batavia’s Peace Day is presented by Batavia Parks Foundation volunteers and sponsored by Drendel & Jansons Law Group. Peace Day will feature performing artists beginning...

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Dam Nite Out in Batavia for natural, cultural, history

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Participants can learn more about the Fox River, the dam, and the impact of dam removal at Dam Nite Out Batavia at Pal Joey’s in Batavia Thursday, Sept. 22. The program will begin near the Batavia Dam on the Fox River at 6 p.m.. Kate Garrett, director of Batavia Depot...

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League of Women Voters September 20

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League of Women Voters Aurora Area and Aurora Public Library will present Redistricting How Can We Do It Better from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Aurora Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Many of us prefer to leave politics to the politicians, but we...

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Vanderbilts interwoven into fabric of New York City, U.S.

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“In the hidden reaches where memory probes, lie sorrows too deep to fathom.” —Consuelo Vanderbilt Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt had course manners, and he chewed tobacco. He could barely read. He was proud of his lack of refinement. He was a rascal, combative, and cunning. He was a builder, shrewd and...

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Happening: From the Queen to MAGA to Apophis

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There seems to be a lot happening recently. Very little of it in my head, unfortunately, but out in the real world, the one that a sizable portion of we human-types inhabit. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, although I did witness her passing...

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Charity Community

Pam Wyeth Bellm ambassador to Rotary International

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The Rotary Club of Aurora announced the appointment of Rotarian Pam Wyeth Bellm, to serve as an ambassador on Rotary International’s president Jennifer Jones, Empowering Girls Task Force. As a long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Aurora, she has been girl-focused in leading a Days for Girls Team for...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Black Bean Burritos

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Ingredients2 (10 inch) flour tortillas2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, chopped1/2 red bell pepper, chopped3 teaspoon minced garlic1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers3 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1, 4 oz. can of diced green chiles2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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Poetry

Poem: A Needed Change

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Most everything I used to do is now too tough.So I’ve been thinking. Yes, I know that’s dangerous stuff,But what else can I do—I’ve got to do it some…I sure don’t want you thinking now I’m getting dumb.So I’ve been thinking. Yes, I used to do that too.Now don’t get...

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