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Reader’s Voice: Thank you for Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 19

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December 17, 2018 Dear editor; The Knights of Columbus Council 14463 treated 150 seniors to a lovely Thanksgiving dinner Friday, Nov. 19 at the Beecher Community Center in Yorkville and the lady knights assisted them. We want the gentlemen and ladies to know how much we appreciate their efforts in...

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Reader’s Commentary: Democratic Party members uncivil in their speeches, as well

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By T. M. McCormick –  In the November 8 issue of The Voice, Charles Coddington wrote the article with the headline, “Truth and civility in short supply from our politicians.” He states for the past two years we are fed fake news and alternate facts. The president, Donald Trump, is...

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Ask Grandpa: Problems with car in the driveway

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Grandpa, I noticed and was irritated by a parked car totally in and blocking my driveway. After about 30 minutes of the feeling of being trapped in my own home, I noticed a neighbor outdoors. He is the same neighbor (with whom I have had issues in the past). This...

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Reader’s Voice: No masks allowed for demonstrators

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December 5, 2018 Dear editor; I respect the First Amendment, which entitles all Americans to demonstrate or speak against our government, be it local or national. But does our beloved First Amendment entitle us to wear a mask or otherwise hide our identity while demonstrating? Why would a demonstrator wear...

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Reader’s Voice: Advocacy for Stephanie Kifowit revealed

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December 3, 2018 Dear editor; Stephanie Kifowit has been the representative to the Illinois State House of Representatives for six years. In that time she has been a tireless advocate for veterans’ rights. She served in the military, and is a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. She has...

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Ask Grandpa: Revealing Frasier Salad; neighbor’s request

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Grandpa, We were invited to a function that includes a served dinner. On the menu was something called a Frasier Salad. I have never heard of it. What is a Frasier Salad? Grandpa says: My first encounter with a Frasier Salad was back in the 1980s while I was touring...

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Reader’s Voice: A clarification on genetics article

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November 22, 2018 Dear editor; Charles Coddington’s article in last week’s issue of The Voice about the genetics of sexual orientation was well written and insightful (click here for the article). There is but one clarification I would offer. Mr. Coddington, a man for whom I hold great respect, quotes...

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Ask Grandpa: A follow-up to ring-bearer at wedding

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Grandpa, This is (names withheld by Grandpa for their privacy). In May we wrote to you about our daughter being the ring bearer in our wedding (See Ask Grandpa, The Voice, May 31, 2018). After we wrote you, (groom’s) sister let us know that she had hoped to be the...

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Dorothy and the Scarecrow interact during the Wizard of Oz at the Paramount Theatre Broadway Series. The production will run through January 6, 2019. Liz Laruen photo
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Dorothy and companions: Innocence and wonder in Wizard of Oz

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By Joani Foster –  Another must-see performance at the Paramount Theatre, Wizard of Oz, is wowing audiences just as top performances have since 1931 in Aurora. It is not just for children. It is truly for everyone. This production is a burst of happiness. We all could use a little...

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North Aurora resident Sid Pearce describes the 14 hours of noise each day from grading and site preparation north of her home on Ridge Road to the North Aurora Village board Monday. The site of the former Fox Valley Golf Course is set to be a subdivsion of homes. Village administrator Steve Bosco said they are trying to get the land graded and prepared for roads before the asphalt factories close at the end of November. • Consent was given to create the Village’s first truancy ordinance in cooperation with West Aurora School District 129 at the Committee of the Whole meeting. The ordinance will help deal with students who are habitually absent. Violators over the age of 13 years may be subject to a fine, or community service, or both. If the violator is under 13 years of age, the parent or custodian of the violator is subject to the fine or community service, or both. The fine discussed was up to $750. • Consent was given to add music and more amplified speakers to the July 3 fireworks show. Melrose Pyrotechnics informed the Village, the cost for the $25,000 shows in the past has increased $3,800 to $28,800 due to new safety regulations passed in China where their fireworks are purchased. The Board agreed to reduce the approximately 20-minute show to 16 or 17 minutes in 2019 to keep the cost the same $25,000 in 2018. The final votes are set for the December 3 Village Board meeting. Jason Crane/The Voice
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North Aurora: Construction, music, fireworks:

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North Aurora resident Sid Pearce describes the 14 hours of noise each day from grading and site preparation north of her home on Ridge Road to the North Aurora Village board Monday. The site of the former Fox Valley Golf Course is set to be a subdivsion of homes. Village...

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Ask Grandpa: Thank you letters from the prison system

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Grandpa says: Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am publishing letters from convicts and ex-convicts who have written to tell of their gratitude for the prison system. Grandpa is not replying to these letters in print. Grandpa is neither endorsing nor condemning these statements. Opinions expressed are those of the writer....

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Seriously, something smashing to upset us: Pumpkin rights

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Each week I receive my copy of The Voice, provided the USPS hasn’t routed it through Upper Silesia, and read it front to back. A couple of weeks ago in the “Readers’ Voice” section, a gentleman wrote an intelligent, fairly non-judgmental rebuttal to a lady who, in a previous edition,...

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Ask Grandpa: On mulling over privacy, pablum, problems

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Grandpa, You are such an idiot. Do you really believe half of the goody- two-shoes advice you give? Sometimes you don’t even give them advice, you just gloss over the problem with pablum in print. And that (deleted) about telling you what people are grateful for on Thanksgiving! It is...

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