Hand salute for veterans:
Veterans participate in the special luncheon at the Prisco Center in Aurora Friday. The annual event provides food and entertainment each year. Fox Valley Park District photo
Veterans’ homelessness decreases
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the veteran numbers from the 2018 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), revealing a 5.4% decrease in veteran homelessness since 2017. On a given night in the United States, 37,878 veterans are experiencing homelessness compared to 40,020 in 2017. Of those
Gifts from Home to thank active military from Aurora, deadline Nov. 16
Gifts from Home thanks Aurora residents who are actively serving in the military, at home or abroad, with a gift box that includes mixed nuts, Aurora memorabilia, and a card during the holiday season. The deadline to submit information is Friday, Nov. 16. To register an active member of the
Coincidences: Newspaper delivery to the U.S. Army in Seoul
Recently I was thinking about the days I was a newspaper delivery boy. Yes, younger readers, although I can’t speak for all worlds, there actually was a time in the history of our world when kids made money delivering newspapers. I wasn’t thinking about the newspapers, but about coincidences that
The 411 (information) about 211, available in Kane County November 1
Michael Meyer, CEO of Fox Valley United Way based in Aurora, presents information at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse. He answered questions about 2-1-1, a free and confidential service that helps people across the U.S. and in many parts of Canada find the local
Aurora Noon Lions Club annual Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast
Jim Scott of Aurora presents pancake plates to Guadalupe Rios, right, and other East Aurora High School students who helped Aurora Noon Lions Club hold its annual Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Tomcats represented DECA Club and Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. Al
Marmion Academy’s Flannigan Rifles drill team program in its 71st year
Marmion Academy’s Flannigan Rifles four man tandem drill team demonstrates its skills at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Marmion Academy is a Catholic-Benedictine college preparatory high school for young men. The Marmion drill team, in its 71st year, officially was formed in
Tom Mlynek served in the Tin Can Navy, saw the world
By John Montesano – The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Tom Mlynek the October Veteran of the Month. He was born April 24, 1947 in Chicago. He grew up in McKinley Park, was graduated from Holy Trinity High School, and earned an associates degree at Wright Junior College.
Saga of kids, trains, and collecting coal from engines
While reading the column by The Chas (Charles Coddington) in the September 27 issue of The Voice (click here for article) about his early fascination with trains, it got me thinking about some broccoli I ate last night. No. I did think about it, but that’s not what I’m referring
Stephanie Kifowit and Fran Caffee recipients of Tenth Annual Women’s Power Lunch awards
By Jason Crane – For a nearly a decade, the Women’s Power Lunch has honored women who do amazing things in the Fox Valley area. State representative Stephanie Kifowit received the 2018 Woman Of Power Award, Thursday, Sept. 20 at Piper’s Banquets in Aurora. Fran Caffee was honored with the
Naperville Responds For Veterans renders assistance
By John Montesano – Veteran of the Month is taking a break in September and will return in October. Instead, here is information on Naperville Responds For Veterans. Naperville Responds For Veterans (NRFV) assists veterans and their families in need, especially those with low- and moderate-income, by raising donations of
Help for Marine veteran and Mother Alyssa Michelle
Marine veteran Alyssa Michelle receives help with a vehicle for her family, including her four kids. Those who helped include, from left, Mike Lee, president of the Kane County Teacher’s Credit Union; Linda Chapa LaVia, State representative; Sherry Tatar, Alyssa’s aunt; Alyssa Michelle Tatar; Jason McKie, Jason McKie Foundation, former
Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club meetings
State representative Keith Wheeler offers remarks at a recent gathering of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club. The next meeting will be at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. harveygoodwin.com photo
Navy League Council 247 speaker Captain Raymond C. Leung, commanding officer, Naval Station Great Lakes
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of Route 30. A reception will begin at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.. The dinner includes a choice of three entrees, fish,
Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Department will be host to Aurora’s annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, Aurora public safety officials will be joined by mayor Richard C. Irvin and community members at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail. Marking the 17th anniversary of the tragedies in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, the ceremony will feature a
Combined help provides vehicle to mom of four
The Jason Mckie Foundation, in conjunction with Allstate Insurance Military and Veteran Programs, Illinois representative Linda Chapa LaVia, and the Muller Automotive Group, will give a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan to a former Marine and single mom of four, Alyssa Tatar. Tatar, who has been without her own reliable transportation,
The Chas delineates his military experience
If you have been following Wayne Johnson’s contributions to this publication, dear reader, you will know that he has spent some time in the military. By all accounts, it was a rich and rewarding experience, and he has cherished it ever since. Sadly, the same cannot be said of my
World War II Veteran Al Skyles Honored in Montgomery Fest Parade
Al Skyles, 94, in spite of Summer heat, uses an umbrella to shield the sun during Sunday’s Montgomery Fest parade. The World War II veteran was in the U.S. Navy and is a member of the VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery. See the video of the parade at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason
Radio operator Bob Mead turned to decorating, race cars
By John Montesano – The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Bob Mead the August Veteran of the Month. Charles Robert Mead was born April 30, 1940 and was raised in Oswego. At age eight, the family purchased a home in Oswego, the same house that Bob owns and
Fox Valley Newcomers Open House Aug. 15
To those who know someone who has gone through a life change because of: Retirement, loss of loved one, relocation, and is looking to connect to a great group of new friends? Bring them to the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Informational Open House! This special event will be Wednesday,