Category: Feature

Our political conventions to choose candidates for November 5 presidential elections are under way. The world is watching, and nearly always is interested when the United States goes through its political process. It would be more beneficial if we had three strong candidates for office rather than two, however, not...

Language is important. Using language is greater than correct sentence structure or use of a proper noun. Language conveys thoughts, feelings, a communication of ideas with other persons in our environment and those potentially in our environment. That is why it was important to hear and understand those participants in...

Politics! To some of us it is a nasty word. To others, politics is an ongoing process, especially national politics involving political parties and partisans. This year there is a focus on the national parties and political groups. As long as there are groups of individuals gathering, we will have...

A declaration of independence traditionally has been focused on the grand plan since 1776 that stated the colonies were independent of the British from England. Our Nation, July 4, this year celebrates our 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from British rule. The U.S., through the unison of all...

Independence Day this year provides 248 years since the historic and significant signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. At the time, the gathering to declare a colonial development separate from the anchor, the original nation, England, was a new twist, new development. The older European nations offered strength,...

Music is a part of our lives. For many of us music is an important part of our lives, whether we play an instrument, sing, dance. For some of us appreciation of music, good music, is essential. The Fox Valley Brass Band will offer a Summer Pops concert Sunday, June...

Holidays are special in a variety of ways to many different individuals. As a society we place value on holidays. Propelled by the May 30 dedication to Memorial Day, celebrated this year Monday,27, June is filled with special days on the way to one of the most significant to us...

Politics is with us every day, like it or not, we must understand. So we deal with the reality. In five months from this week the presidential elections, held every four years, will be conducted. They are important. So, too, are community and smaller elections such as zoning boards, mayorality,...