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Stella here. Sister and I can look right through to the heart of people. And what beautiful hearts we have encountered this week!
Our first adventure in our search for this week’s …
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9/5/23
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Oh, the empanadas I have known! Those the Colombian women in the plaza prepared were “sabroso”–delicious! During the eight years I lived in Latin America, my own taste palette was …
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by Lynn Werner
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10/4/22
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L ast Wednesday, just before noon, I’d turned left onto Norris Lane and then into the entrance to Midwest Medical Center, only to see the ground littered with what looked like hail.
There …
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by P. Carter Newton
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4/25/23
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One of the things I enjoy doing on a Saturday night involves watching YouTube videos from the talent shows such as America’s Got Talent and Voice which are so popular now.
It’s the …
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by P. Carter Newton
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10/4/22
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Dear Crabby
I am the mother of two young boys age 6 and 8 years. We live in a rural community near Galena and have a nice house with a huge backyard. All the kids in the neighborhood come over …
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by D.K. Sproule as Crabby Appilsasse
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8/16/22
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I am convinced that we humans need to walk more. I find my long strolls to be both emotionally and spiritually uplifting. Though I am a country walker, I have recently discovered that early walks in …
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by Lynn Werner
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8/16/22
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Mark Klausner, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa owner, and his staff know how to throw a party, a first-class party.
The resort hosted a golf outing this past Wednesday, Aug. 10. Participating golfers …
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by P. Carter Newton
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8/16/22
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Renewable energy, resource conservation, energy efficiency, natural area protection.
These are the drivers of the City of Galena’s green initiatives. For over a decade our city has sought …
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by Pam Bernstein
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4/4/23
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I have been conducting face-to-face interviews with various people in our county who are among the working poor. Their honesty deeply moves me. I am also exploring the violation of child labor laws …
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by Lynn Werner
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9/5/23
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Around here, the Civil War is never far away. Nine generals, a Medal of Honor recipient, the Lead Mine Regiment, cemeteries across the county dotted with Civil War soldiers’ graves, statuary, …
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by Mike Jones
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4/4/23
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My brother, Tom, says his least favorite letter in the alphabet is: “I” That is “I” as in Irma, Ida and Idalia. Do those names ring a bell with you?
A week ago Tuesday, …
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by P. Carter Newton
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9/5/23
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Hello, my name is Jen Martin. I live in Stockton, IL. I was born on July 22, 1980. I grew up in Rockton, IL. I graduated from Hononegah High School in June of 2001.
I have been employed at The …
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by Jen Martin
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4/4/23
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