Solar Powered Canoe CalypSol Almost Ready for Launching

I have been watching fellow Bernotas Middle School Dad Ray Christe’s and his Algonquin friend Larry Kozak’s progress as the boat went from conception to completion. The first “home” for the boast was in Oakwood Hills resident Charley Birks’ garage. … Continue reading

Utica, Illinois, Political Hot Spots

It’s been nine months, but I am constantly reminded of the interesting conversation that I had with Julie Messina at her Common Grounds BookCafe (the words are run together on the sign) in Utica, Illinois. You remember Utica. The town … Continue reading

Utica, Illinois, Political Hot Spots

It’s been nine months, but I am constantly reminded of the interesting conversation that I had with Julie Messina at her Common Grounds BookCafe (the words are run together on the sign) in Utica, Illinois. You remember Utica. The town … Continue reading