Month: March 2022

Feature

Bits: Colonial Williamsburg to pieces: Richard Bach lines

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Dear Reader, there are many items of general interest so here are a few to please you on this sun-filled March morning. Bits: In Colonial Williamsburg the elegant garden of lawyer Benjamin Waller was formal and contained Boxwood parterres, unique fence pickets and a central walk of marl and gravel....

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International Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Experiences in 1956 Hungarian revolt indelible

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By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaSugar Grove, Ill. I watched live the start of the invasion of Russian forces into Ukraine the evening of February 23. The scenes brought back somewhat vague childhood recollections for me, and one that to this day, is still etched in my memory. One day, Soviet (Russian)...

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International

Link connected to situation in Ukraine, gas prices

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It finally happened. Even though beloved comrade Vladimir Putin said he had no intention of invading the Ukraine when he piled up his storm-troopers, artillery, and medical equipment on three sides of the country, his militia paid Ukrainians a friendly visit with tanks and anything capable of firing bullets and...

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Events History

Special history celebrations at Little White School Museum in Oswego March 6

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The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego, is celebrating Black History Month and Women’s History Month with special programs and a special exhibit through March. At 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, the museum will celebrate both Black History Month and Women’s History Month when Marlene Rivero presents “Elizabeth...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Lemon Pepper Linguini

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Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil8 cloves garlic, minced3/4 cup chicken broth1/2 cup white wine1 lemon, juiced1/2 teaspoon lemon zestsalt to taste1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 cup butter3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Directions1. Bring...

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Poetry

Poem: Being Swept Off Your Feet

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You measure your pleasure– to prevent being swept off your feet,But you may be preventing that pleasure from being complete.Being swept off your feet in the right way is something to prize;It’s not something that happens that often for, it’s a surprise;But it’s one that is plainly delightful, a giddy...

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Government

Locker facilities’ renters require greater rights

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During and since my time as an active-duty officer in the U.S. Army, I have devoted much time and energy to protecting military service members from financial predators. Last year I focused on the passage of the Predatory Lending Prevention Act (PLPA), and the nationwide repeal of a Comptroller of...

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Political

Goal: Change culture, even in Illinois State politics

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Illinois is known across the land for political corruption. I always get a hearty, knowing, chuckle when I tell Rotary Club luncheons that I have worked for three unindicted Illinois governors. True: Ogilvie, Thompson, Edgar. The other four across that era were all measured for striped suits: Kerner, Walker, Ryan,...

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Carousel Events

Understanding paint colors at Aurora Public Library District March 8

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With so many folks confined to their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, many of us are looking to make our living spaces something special. Whether someone recently has purchased a new home or simply wants to refresh an existing space, the Aurora Public Library District’s...

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Roald Berg, former Aurora College teacher, coach, dies at 87

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Roald Berg of Aurora, a 1956 Aurora College graduate, returned to his alma mater to teach mathematics and coach men’s basketball. He died recently. He was 87. Teri Tomaszkiewicz, Aurora University senior vice president for alumni relations and career services, issued the following statement Monday, Feb. 28: “A lifelong Aurora...

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Sports

High school boys basketball IHSA State tournament schedule and results

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Wednesday, March 2IHSA State Tournament Class 4A(Sectional – Semi-finals)Proviso WestCurie vs. Lyons, 7ThornwoodHomewood-Flossm. vs. St. Rita, 7BarringtonLibertyville vs. Stevenson, 7Glenbrook SouthNew Trier vs. Rolling Meadows, 7OswegoBolingbrook vs. Andrew, 7BartlettWheaton-Warr. South vs. Benet, 7HuntleyAuburn vs. DeKalb, 7IHSA State Tournament Class 3A(Sectional – Semi-Final)DanvilleMahomet-Seymour vs. MacArthur, 7HighlandEast St. Louis vs. Marion, 7KingWestinghouse...

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High school girls basketball IHSA State tournament schedule and results

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Class 4A State Final TournamentFriday, March 4Game 1: Stevenson vs. Benet Acad., 2:30 p.m.Game 2: Bolingbrook vs. Barrington, 4:15 p.m.Game 3: Loser game 1 vs. loser game 2, 8:45 p.m.Saturday, March 5ChampionshipWinner game 1 vs. winner game 2, 7:15 p.m. Class 3A State Final TournamentFriday, March 4Game 1: Civic Memorial...

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Sports

Girls, boys, on the way to State basketball tournaments

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By Bobby Narang High school State basketball is set to return to the middle part of the State this month. The four-class girls basketball field was finalized following Monday’s super-sectional action. In Class 3A, Nazareth Academy and Carmel are among the northern Illinois teams to reach the final four. Benet...

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Sports

Men’s college basketball tournaments start March Madness

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By Woodrow Carroll There are 32 major college basketball conferences. Any team in any one of these conferences theoretically could capture the NCAA basketball tournament championship. The tournament will begin March 15. Clearly, the eventual national champion will come from approximately 20 schools. There are no undefeated teams this season....

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Excellence: Play, no pay; Roald Berg, tournaments

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March fits into the sports scene quite well: March Madness, crescendo of the Winter scene, pitchers and catchers have reported and Spring training is under way, except this season with the stalemate over money and contracts, other good-weather competition comes into focus, including golf and tennis. We can dream. The...

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