A decade later, ‘The Community Meal’ continues to be served in Barrington
A decade can seem like an eternity when you're doing something you don't care for. But, when things are a joy, it can fly by! That's the way Barrington High...
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Lying through our teeth
"I cannot tell a lie," went the famous legendary quote by George Washington, our first president, after he had chopped down his father's cherry tree. As fabled as this story...
Hard work, dedication pay off for state champion Lake Zurich High School pom squad
It may be hard to believe, but national team dance competitions have been around for more than 50 years! The sport of “poms” is a unique combination of competitive dance,...
Column: On Valentine’s Day say it with candy or flowers? A word to the guys, ladies prefer flowers
Men! Are you racking your brains over what to buy your sweetie for Valentine’s Day? Well, since it is a celebrated “lover’s festival,” my totally unofficial survey of northwest suburban...
Column: Volunteers in Barrington area have many inspiring resolutions for 2019
We’ve heard them all before – and probably have broken quite a few. I’m talking about New Year’s resolutions. This year, I have challenged myself and a few of our...
Column: Barrington area residents were sent back in time after losing power during snowstorm
“For winter was coming. The days were shorter, and frost crawled up the window panes at night.” Those words by Laura Ingalls Wilder in her 1932 novel, “Little House in...
Column: After my experience in Ms. Senior America pageant, age feels like just another number
“There she is, Miss America” — the classic Bernie Wayne melody, sung by Bert Parks, serenaded our typical 1960s family, as we watched the Miss America pageant, glued to our...
Column: Barrington-area family finds inspiration during Mount Kilimanjaro climb
Last year, he biked half way around Lake Michigan. This year, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and brought his wife, Mary Lee Fugina, and son, John, along for the ride. Welcome...
Column: Parker Playhouse’s ‘The Odd Couple’ a must-see following death of Neil Simon
Theater buffs knew him as a master of comedy. Those of us in the “senior” side of life most likely read his plays in high school. Neil Simon, an artistically...
Column: Barrington’s White House focused on creating cultural experiences
World class artists literally in your backyard — that is what Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., offers residents. I have had the joy of taking in many of...