It’s really hard to believe that my in-laws, Vince and Lonnie Giangrasso, have been married 70 years. Lonnie Ropele (Orlanda on the voter registration rolls) was born and raised in coal country in Southern Illinois. Her parents were from northern … Continue reading
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Crystal Lake only 100 years old? What gives? In the beginning there were two settlements. (More information here.) One, grouped around the train station was called Nunda. The other’s focus was on Crystal Lake, the lake. There was a merger … Continue reading
The Lego Movie has brought increased/renewed interest in the plastic building block toy. Crystal Lake, celebrating its 100th Anniversary, is capitalizing on that by hosting Crystal Lake Lego Master Builder David Howard. He is one of only six people in … Continue reading