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Batavia Public School District 101
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Batavia will induct eight to Hall of Honor September 19-21

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Batavia Public School District 101 will welcome eight inductees into its fourth annual Hall of Honor at Batavia High School Thursday, Sept. 20. The BPS101 Hall of Honor was initiated by the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and BPS101 to promote pride in Batavia Public Schools and to honor alumni,...

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Classic film, book discussion groups, at Aurora Public Library West Branch

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By Anthony Stanford –  Janet Stephens, Bonnie Bogden, and Becky Clark are leaders for the classic film and book discussion groups at the Aurora Public Library (APL) West Branch. Stephens, who leads the West Branch non-fiction group, 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, has a love of...

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IMSA in Aurora receives a new sign on campus and recently was named best public school in the U.S.. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Illinois Math and Science Academy STEM Award inspiring

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Recently, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups...

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Back to school includes Mooseheart

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With new backpacks full of supplies and with heads ready to be filled with knowledge in their new grades, Mooseheart’s elementary, middle school, and high school students made their way Thursday, Aug. 16 to the first day of the 2018-2019 school year. Minutes after the opening bell, the routine was...

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Smallville SUPERFEST Book Sale at Plano Community Library

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The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.plano.lib.il.us or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and...

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Victoria Garcia was an exchange student at West Aurora High School during the 2015-2016 school year through the Sunrise Rotary Aurora
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Matching funds to help student’s dream

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Victoria Garcia was an exchange student at West Aurora High School during the 2015-2016 school year through the Sunrise Rotary Aurora. Upon returning to Venezuela to follow her dream of a college education, she found universities were closing, therefore severely limiting any opportunity for a higher education. Seven families, who...

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Rotary Club Youth exchange

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Ruth Garcia enthusiastically discusses her future plans and goals with members of the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. She is part of the Rotary Club Youth Exchange program and will leave for Sicily soon to spend a full academic year learning both a new...

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Various methods available to obtain Aurora Library cards

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By Anthony Stanford –  As a service to Aurora Public Library (APL) customers, and to provide information related to how to obtain a library card, APL from time to time reminds both Aurora and Aurora Township residents about the process to obtain a Library card. Aurora residents 18 and older,...

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IMSA in Aurora receives a new sign on campus and recently was named best public school in the U.S.. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Illinois Math and Science Academy best public school in U.S., takes other honors

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The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora has been named the No. 1 Public High School in America in Niche.com’s 2019 rankings. “IMSA’s focus on ‘igniting and nurturing creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition’ through inquiry and problem-solving, instills curiosity and creativity in our students,”...

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Brian Urlacher example for youth, West Aurora School Board examines options

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By Carter Crane –  High School practices in football and boys and girls golf started Monday with the rest of the sports’ practices to begin Wednesday. Golf meets will begin Thursday, Aug. 9. First football games will be no sooner than Friday, Aug. 24 and this season should be interesting...

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Reader’s Voice: Holy Angels open house August 1

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July 17, 2018 Dear editor; Holy Angels School, 720 Kensington Place, Aurora, a STEM specialty school rooted deep in faith and recognized for academic excellence, will be host to its annual prospective parent open house at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1. Attendees will be able to register for the 2018-2019...

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Personal version family recollection, of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’

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“Hillbilly Elegy” A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis is a book by J.D. Vance. My mother was a hillbilly. Let me say upfront that she did not view that term as derogatory. Born in Tennessee and raised in West Virginia, her father, Christopher Columbus “Lum” Austin, was...

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Rotary Club Youth Exchange program for students 15 to 19 years old

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Julieta Del Toro, a recent graduate from West Aurora High School discusses her future plans and goals with members at the Rotary Club of Aurora, Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. She is part of the Rotary Club Youth Exchange program and will leave for Brazil soon to spend...

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Meals on the Move event at Blackhawk Park in Aurora proves successful July 13. The collaborative effort was among three community organizations. Submitted photo
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Collaboration in Aurora an assist in Meals on the Move

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By Anthony Stanford –  A collaboration among the Aurora Public Library (APL), Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB), the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD), and the city government of Aurora helps to sponsor the popular Meals on the Move program. The Summer lunch program provides free nutritious boxed lunches to children...

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Youth Department events filled in Yorkville

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The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Wednesday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Stories in...

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Batavia Library seeks tax hike, but, no increase

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At its meeting July 17, Batavia Public Library trustees voted unanimously to place a proposal on the November, 2018 ballot. The proposal requests a 7¢ increase in the Library’s general operating tax rate, however, the overall tax rate for residents will remain the same, because the Library’s tax rate for...

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How to be a Viking camp at Yorkville Public Library
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Norwegian stories, crafts, games, music, and food at Viking camp

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Yorkville​ resident James Weilandt, 5, decorates his clay Norwegian troll model during a “How to be a Viking” camp July 16, 18, 20 at Yorkville Public Library. Montgomery and Norway, Ill. Sons of Norway fraternal benefit lodges sponsored the fourth annual camp. Library had Norwegian stories, crafts, games, music, and...

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Aurora Public Library 10th Teen Talent Show 2018
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Eight contestants ready for final Aurora Public Library Teen Talent Show

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By Anthony Stanford –  The Aurora Public Library (APL) will be host to its 10th and final Teen Talent Show this Summer. The event is presented by APL’s teen librarians, Flannery Crump and Pat Schultz, and will feature contestants ranging in age from 12 to 18. This year there are...

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On learning how to navigate telephone communications

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By Barb Nadeau –  How difficult we make the world for our older brothers and sisters. Everyone can relate to the frustration of calling in to a service line only to hear an almost endless stream of automated prompts. We have to listen carefully to try to discern which prompt...

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