Opinion – Page 21

Ask Grandpa: Gratitude, counting blessings, on a roll

On January 4, 2022January 3, 2022 By admin

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 January 7, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Reader’s Voice: Health of planet surpasses coal

On December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 By admin

December 23, 2021Dear editor; For almost two months we have been hearing that the Democrats in the Senate have been trying to reach agreement on the Build Back Better bill. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia was supposedly holding out because it was too big in spending and increasing the...

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OpinionJust Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Letter to the Editor M Grace Grzanek Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley gives thanks to donors

On December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 By admin

December 22. 2021Dear editor; The Just Food Initiative (JFI) of the Fox Valley offers thanks to those here in the Fox Valley and beyond who donated to its first Giving Tuesday campaign. A special thank you goes to the Dunham Foundation, which awarded Just Food with a Giving Tuesday Incentive...

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Commentary OpinionBela Suhayda Kyle Rittenhouse Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: In defense of Rittenhouse’s actions in Kenosha, Wis.

On December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 By admin

By Bela SuhaydaSugar Grove, Ill. There was a strange dynamic to the motion of the kids when I looked down the long hallway. It resembled the swirl in the rapids of a swollen river after a big rain. The movements were random and non-directional. It was a milling around without...

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Ask Grandpa: On mulling over the rationale of columns

On December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 By admin

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 February 4, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Charity OpinionCosmopolitan Club of Aurora Letter to the Editor Russ George Thank you

Reader’s Voice: Thank you: Aurora Cosmo Club

On December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 By admin

December 20, 2021Dear editor; On behalf of the members of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, please accept our sincere thank you for your support and participation, in our clubs various Diabetes Awareness and Fundraising Events, held during 2021. The Aurora Cosmo Members raise funds for Diabetes Research at the UChicago...

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OpinionLarry Frieders Opinion Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Choices remain in later years

On December 21, 2021December 20, 2021 By admin

By Larry FriedersBatavia, Ill. Are these the Golden Years? There’s always a wiseacre who will chime in with something such as, “Golden my patoot. I gotta decide between paying for drugs or food,” or something similar. Some believe that our latter years are fearful and they’re quick to share that...

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Ask Grandpa: Pandemic ripple effects cause of problems

On December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 By admin

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 January 28, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Opinion Politicalfanstasyworld Letter to the Editor Marjorie Logman

Reader’s Voice: Shift from fanstasyworld needed

On December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 By admin

December 12, 2021Dear editor; I am a white, American, Christian who spent many years in the Evangelical community. I no longer can be complicit by not speaking out how this form of Christianity has turned in ways I cannot accept, or see God’s hand in it. The spiritual, the charismatic,...

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OpinionOpinion Reader's Commentary Tom Harcus

Reader’s Commentary: Gratitude for not missing Christmas

On December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 By admin

By Tom HarcusAurora, Ill. Most will miss Christmas this year! As crazy as it might sound, most will miss Christmas. Some time ago I read an article that published the responses from its readers regarding the true meaning of Christmas. Readers offered their definitive and very wide range of thoughts....

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Commentary Opinion VeteransJudy Siedlecki Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Christmas Cards for Vets: Thanks

On December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By admin

December 6, 2021Dear editor; Christmas Cards for Vets is still going after 10 years, thanks to many helpers. Diane Beukelman and Beth Peshia from Oswego Senior Center were on hand at Christmas Walk Saturday this year for the final signing of the cards that have been made into ornaments. There...

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Charity Community OpinionLetter to the Editor Pam Schindel Readers Voice Zonta Club of Aurora

Reader’s Voice: Zonta Club campaign: No violence

On December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By admin

December 3, 2021Dear editor; The Zonta Club of Aurora asks you to join us and say, “No To Violence Against Women” during our annual campaign, November 25 through December 10. The Zonta Club of Aurora undertakes many service projects in keeping with Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of...

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Commentary Community OpinionDrugs Joseph Kertis Reader's Commentary Substance abuse

Reader’s Commentary: Warning: Substance abuse in holidays

On December 7, 2021December 6, 2021 By admin

By Joseph KertisNewport, Ore. The holiday season is upon us again. This year, we have an opportunity to celebrate and gather together for perhaps the first time since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which prevented many groups of individuals from enjoying the traditional holiday gathering have been...

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Government Opinion PoliticalPolitical Ray LaHood

Words to live by: Civility in Congress

On December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By admin

Late last month, statehouse Democrats and governor JB Pritzker enacted a new map defining the boundaries of central Illinois congressional districts for the next 10 years. Three districts cover territory within a 35-mile radius of Peoria , the 15th, 16th, and 17th. It was my privilege to represent large parts...

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Ask Grandpa: A new twist to old phone scam revealed

On December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By admin

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 December 12, 2019 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Reader’s Commentary: On building a case against U.S. president

On November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 By admin

By Mike BrittonNaperville, Ill. The American Heritage Dictionary defines treason as “The betrayal of allegiance toward one’s own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts”. Anyone watching the news or visiting the Southern border can see our Commander in Chief has...

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Ask Grandpa: Best advice: Be honest, direct, deferential

On November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 By admin

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 December 3, 2020 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Government OpinionJohn Lennon John W. Whitehead Nisha Whitehead Rutherford Institute

On forming a united chain can give peace a chance

On November 30, 2021November 27, 2021 By admin

By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead “All we are saying is give peace a chance.”—John Lennon How do you give thanks for freedoms that are constantly being eroded? How do you express gratitude for one’s safety when the perils posed by the American police state grow more treacherous by...

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Government OpinionGovernment overreach John W. Whitehead Nisha Whitehead Rutherford Institute

Collision casts freedom aside with fascist forces at work

On November 23, 2021November 20, 2021 By admin

By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead “Man is born free, but everywhere is in chains.” —Jean-Jacques Rousseau We are moving fast down the road to fascism. This COVID-19 pandemic has shifted us into high gear. The heavy-handed collusion between the Techno-Corporate State and the U.S. government over vaccine mandates...

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Government OpinionDr. Monica Silva Kane County Board Letter to the Editor Mavis Bates Michelle Gumz Monica Molina Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Four Ms campaign fundraiser Nov. 22

On November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 By admin

November 16, 2021Dear editor; We are “Aurora’s Four Ms”, Myrna Molina, Mavis Bates, Monica Silva, and Michelle Gumz, and we are excited to announce that we all will be running again in 2022 to retain our seats on the Kane County Board. We are grateful for the support that Aurora...

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