Reprint from May 26, 2022 and June 2, 2022Third of four parts Winona LaDuke writes on Alex White Plume, a leader of the Ogala Lakota tribe in the Spring 2021 edition of Yes! magazine. “More than 20 years ago, Alex White Plume, a leader of the Oglala Lakota, planted his
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is looking for individuals to help focus an awareness of diabetes. The Club will be participating in several events throughout the Summer months in the Fox Valley area, reminding everyone to be aware of the dangers of unchecked diabetes. Everyone should
Last of two parts Native Americans arrived in Pennsylvania approximately 14,000 BCE years ago. The tribes lived by farming, hunting, and fishing. The Keystone State gained U.S. statehood in 1787 and has approximately 15 million population. The state tree is the Eastern Hemlock and the state bird is the ruffed
Here’s some interesting things I didn’t know that I didn’t know (for thoughts on anything, I always fall back on my senior year homeroom’s motto, “Ignorance is Bliss.” You can get an idea of how far up on the food chain we were.). Let’s assume for a moment that my
Protocol, news, information. Memorial Day is a significant day for many understandable reasons, if we choose to think of them! Because Memorial Day arrives in late May, almost June, the mentality in our northern Illinois area is that of good weather. For many, it is the beginning of Summer which
Reprint from May 26, 2022 and June 2, 2022 Second of four parts “With all but six states having either legalized, decriminalized, or medicalized marijuana, we’re experiencing a renaissance moment of cannabis, including hemp, its non-psychoactive relative. And it’s about time. In the next economy, hemp will be foundational to
First of two parts The history of the city of Philadelphia is one of import and significance. Truly a remarkable repository of our Nation’s past. Situated at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, it has a population today of approximately 1.6 million residents. In 1646 the first church
Memorial Day is a distinctive holiday with a distinctive purpose: Memorialize those who died defending the United States. Added to it is a memorial for all family members who no longer are alive. Memorial is a tribute and is final. We can do memorials once each year, or, any time
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the fast pace and complexity of modern life (you cadavers reading this don’t count)? Actually, that question was the opening of an article I read about simplifying your life, thereby changing it from the day-to-day proverbial hamster wheel-type existence to a slower-paced one that’s a
When black people talk amongst themselves about the rampant and indiscriminate crime that plagues their communities, there’s no soft-pedaling, or denying the gut-wrenching truth. As we reckon, decade after decade, the devastation of black-on-black violence that decimates our communities seems only to worsen, yet for those who understand the genesis
Special is not an overused word when an individual, championship team, or events warrant the classification of special:
Reprinted from May 13, 2021 Last of three parts “Working at every layer applies to aspects of our world affected by food,” said Future Food Institute Founder Sara Roversi. “‘Thirty-seven percent of global emissions come from the food industry, she said. To tackle this problem, Dole Packaged Foods is working
“Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana. “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton. “With great power comes great responsibility” – Spider-Man. Republican Party politicians would be wise to heed the above observations. But, they won’t, of course,
By Lia Merminga, Director of Fermilab Fermilab (in Batavia) has a tradition of being open and welcoming to staff, users, the scientific community, and residents of surrounding communities. This is who we are, and we are proud of this culture of openness. We have focused on executing our science mission
Special days in our world include Mother’s Day. Special persons make our lives better and add depth to each day. A special piece from Unity Sermon Passages is far-reaching and demonstrates the importance of special persons in our lives: “A man stopped at a flower shop to order some flowers
Reprinted from May 13, 2021 Second of three parts ‘“We realized well before COVID that we needed to open up as a business, to bring the best of the outside in,’ said Pier Luigi Sigismondi, president of Dole Packaged Foods. The pandemic simply ramped up the process and made Sigismondi
“When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer (God).” Corrie ten Boom Cornelia Arnolda Johanna “Corrie” ten Boom was born April 15, 1892 in Haarlem, Netherlands. Her father, Casper, was a
The world around us is an interesting place. We can pay as little attention, or as much attention, as we want. There is always something going on of interest. We can take sides, or, we can just watch with interest and think we can be merely a neutral observer. Nonetheless,
Since May 3, all public visitors 18 years and older coming to Fermilab’s public areas in Batavia are required to present a REAL ID-compliant ID upon entry. Fermilab is required to comply with Department of Energy’s (DOE) security requirements applicable to DOE federal facilities and includes visitors entering by car, on
Hoorah! The ineluctable Bela Suhuyda finally has gotten around to castigating me. I had been worried sick that he would not stoop to put me in my place, even as he castigated my colleague, Wayne Johnson, up one side and down the other. I didn’t know whether to be joyful
