This too will pass.
We shall prevail.
Take care, wash our hands, use good sense.
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly has influenced our daily patterns, induced fear, and created more than a political discourse.
The pandemic has brought individuals and communities together to defeat the invisible foe which has become dominant in our way of thinking and acting. We see many good influences as a result of the virus, the worst in the world since the flu pandemic in 1918-1920. The flu [pandemic more than 100 years ago lasted more than two years, and was worse in the second phase which followed the first phase. Too many individuals wanted to rush back into old patterns and the death toll increased faster in the second phase than in the first phase. Planning and wisdom are important now at all levels. Many of our brothers and sisters are suffering and we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. See some of the photos and information in The Voice this week of groups, organizations, and neighbors helping others. We all can do just a little bit better to help others and our communities in this time of need.
The information that we at The Voice have available to include in these pages is ample, both from the impact of COVID-19 and other items from the communities. Our space is less than previously, reduced by less paid advertising and it is a sign of the times.
There are important items to include this week and below are some of them, without headlines:
• PrairieFest in Oswego, organized by the Oswegoland Park District, more than 30 years ago and celebrated over Father’s Day weekend each year, has postponed the event until Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7. We should do our best healing and wellness to prevail by Labor Day weekend; and stop a second wave of COVID-19.
• Kane County treasurer David J. Rickert has decided that taxpayers can have a 30-day reprieve without penalty in paying property tax with a delay from June 1 until July 1. Little reprieve is better than no reprieve.
• Most of us are aware that governor JB Pritzker has decided that Illinois public and private school buildings will be closed the rest of the school year.
• State representative Stephanie Kifowit will move her “Coffee with Kifowit” to Facebook Live to keep in touch with constituents of her 84th District (parts of Naperville, Montgomery, Oswego).
Clear and concise, week 16:
• It is best to avoid using pronouns, to include they, she, he, we, you, for best communication both in print and verbal. Pronouns can be confusing if the individuals are not specified and the listener, or reader, does not follow the speaker, or, writer. Be clear and concise.