Unorganized Territory
Graduation goodbye
A few years ago I wrote a column for the parents of the Cook County High School graduates. I didn't intend to write a column for parents; I started writing to the seniors themselves. But I realized that the students finishing their last week of high school and preparing for commencement exercises don't really want to hear from some newspaper woman. Full Story
Spiritual reflections
"How's that manifold holding up?"
Not long ago, I walked by a table of folks comparing qualities of different trucks for different types of use. Heading out the door, I heard one man say to the other, "Say, how's that manifold holding up?" Engines, you see, pretty much need a manifold to run. If it is cracked, broken, busted—the engine dies and the driver is out of luck. Full Story
Historical Reflections
The children at the Headstart class of 1969 had their own little commencement program, complete with paper hats and tassels. Mrs. Joy Lacher, the teacher, gave them each a diploma and afterward a cake made to symbolize the occasion was served to the children and their mothers as guests. Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · June 7, 1999 • Eager buyers and sellers have been flocking to the Cook County Farmer's Market, especially since the weather has been so nice on Saturdays. Full Story
Taste of Home
The Cost of a Hit Man
If you've heard the rumor, yes it's true Full Story
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