This year in La Grange Park, there was something new: a political party was formed as a result of some candidates not being endorsed by the La Grange Park Caucus. The Caucus has been in existence in our village for over 70 years and has provided an equal voice to residents throughout the village. There have been times that a candidate was not endorsed by the Caucus and decided to run as an independent. This is not the same as a party-backed candidate.
I have the utmost admiration for the residents in La Grange Park who put forth their individual efforts and funds to send informational mailers to all registered voters in the village. Their letters and newsletters gave an unbiased view of the differences between a Village Caucus and a Political Party and also outlined in detail what the mission is for La Grange Park and how some of the opinions put forth by the political candidates did not match the mission for our town.
There are 8,000+ registered voters in La Grange Park. In a local election, your voice is truly heard: every single vote counts. Scott Mesick at 1416, Patty Rocco at 1406, Susan Storcel at 1405, Tim Hayes at 1394 and Jason Vitell at 1226, it was a well-run and important - and close - ! election. On a local level, it is democracy at its best - we each have a voice - we need to use it!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
What Time is It?
Daylight Savings Time. Again. One less hour of sleep. Is it just me or does it bother everyone? Try as I might, I feel like I have jet lag all week without the vacation or flying part. Yes, I know - it means summer is on the way, which is a good thing. We will be out on our bikes, no jackets, no boots (thanks goodness - this had to be the winter of worn-out boots), enjoying the sunshine - it's just this week that kills me.
Even though presumably it is only one night that we lose an hour, my biorhythm, my cicadian cycle, whatever you want to call it is out of whack. I try to fool my body and my mind by sleeping in an extra hour on the Monday after the time change. It doesn't really help. All I had to show for that was really puffy eyes and a general grogginess that lasts all day long. Plus this morning I was wide awake at 4:00 a.m. old time, 5:00 new time.
My husband tells me there is no such thing as new time and old time - I beg to differ.
There is no answer but to wait out the week. By next weekend, especially if we get some spring weather, all should be restored to the good old summer - time. Then when we go back to Standard Time, yes, we have that extra hour......
Even though presumably it is only one night that we lose an hour, my biorhythm, my cicadian cycle, whatever you want to call it is out of whack. I try to fool my body and my mind by sleeping in an extra hour on the Monday after the time change. It doesn't really help. All I had to show for that was really puffy eyes and a general grogginess that lasts all day long. Plus this morning I was wide awake at 4:00 a.m. old time, 5:00 new time.
There is no answer but to wait out the week. By next weekend, especially if we get some spring weather, all should be restored to the good old summer - time. Then when we go back to Standard Time, yes, we have that extra hour......
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Hablamos espanol
One of my neighbors told me about a class he is attending in intermediate Spanish. It is an interesting group of people, all ages, both men and women. They are looking for a few more folks to add to the group. This is a great time to take on a new challenge.
We are six people, intermediate level, seeking to improve our Spanish skills.
We need others to join in order to round out the class; four more ideally.
We meet 9:00 to 11:30 Wednesday at the instructor’s home in Clarendon Hills. Both Spanish conversation and grammar are included.
For more information, contact her via email at carolleehanley1@hotmail.com
Come alone or join with a friend.
Spanish language students needed for an adult class.
We are six people, intermediate level, seeking to improve our Spanish skills.
We need others to join in order to round out the class; four more ideally.
We meet 9:00 to 11:30 Wednesday at the instructor’s home in Clarendon Hills. Both Spanish conversation and grammar are included.
For more information, contact her via email at carolleehanley1@hotmail.com
Come alone or join with a friend.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Turning Point
It happens every year - right around my birthday which is tomorrow. You wake up one morning and hear birds chirping for the first time in a couple of months - not too loudly, just a faint peep. Then on your morning walk, you spy a cardinal - beautifully red against the sky, the trees bare and recovering from winter - and this winter was really a winter!
It is lighter longer - you look at the clock at 5:15 and exclaim, "It's still light out!"
And today, February 16, my thermometer actually says - 55 degrees - !
Not that we are totally out of the woods yet, but it is the sign of things to come. Maybe some of my crocuses will show their colors soon.....
It is lighter longer - you look at the clock at 5:15 and exclaim, "It's still light out!"
And today, February 16, my thermometer actually says - 55 degrees - !
Not that we are totally out of the woods yet, but it is the sign of things to come. Maybe some of my crocuses will show their colors soon.....
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
MISSING DOG PLEASE HELP
His name is Rocket -
We lost him on Tuesday, Feb 8th at 9:30pm and have been searching ever since. We got a confirmed sighting of him in the Western Springs/ La Grange area and he originates in Western Springs. I have been asking people to call the local police department if they have seen him, or they can contact me at 708-259-9963 He is a rescue dog so he is very shy and very frightened. He is wearing a red collar and he is microchipped.
Thank you,
Mary Spagnola
Back Alley Burger
13 South La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
We lost him on Tuesday, Feb 8th at 9:30pm and have been searching ever since. We got a confirmed sighting of him in the Western Springs/ La Grange area and he originates in Western Springs. I have been asking people to call the local police department if they have seen him, or they can contact me at 708-259-9963 He is a rescue dog so he is very shy and very frightened. He is wearing a red collar and he is microchipped.
Thank you,
Mary Spagnola
Back Alley Burger
13 South La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
February 10, 2011
Today dawned bright and COLD - it was actual temperature of 4 below this morning when I got up. I took Mitch for a walk, just 6 blocks instead of the customary two miles. I don't know how he can stand the cold on his bare paws, but he troops along beside me and matches my pace on the icy sidewalks.
But it is pretty - we had about 3 more inches of snow over the weekend, so everything is still winter white. I heard cardinals chirping yesterday - not today though.
The light is so different when February comes - the season is changing a bit, though this winter is really winter - cold and snowy.
Photos are in front of the house early in the morning of February 9.
But it is pretty - we had about 3 more inches of snow over the weekend, so everything is still winter white. I heard cardinals chirping yesterday - not today though.
The light is so different when February comes - the season is changing a bit, though this winter is really winter - cold and snowy.
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