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Honoring Civil War veterans

Honoring Civil War veterans

Written by Michael Larson There will be a dedication program at Crystal Lake Cemetery on May 24 at about 10 a.m. Civil War re-enactors, historical figures and …

Hats off to youth

Hats off to youth

On April 8 I attended the 4th Ward caucus night at Camden High School. When I walked into the auditorium I noticed a couple of things. First was that the place …

Forgotten lakes and ponds

Forgotten lakes and ponds

Growing up in the lowest part of the Northside, I only knew of three local bodies of water other than the Mississippi River. There was Glenwood Lake (now named …

Enjoy lilacs in May

Enjoy lilacs in May

 My horticultural memory is crowded with lilacs. Growing up in the Jordan neighborhood, nearly every yard had at least one lilac bush or tree, many with …