http://nwherald.comThe latest news from the nwherald.com websiteen-usThe focus in our Woodstock community has been on veterans, especially these past couple of weeks with the observance of Veterans Day, the tragedy at Fort Hood and this country’s difficulty in resolving the quagmire in Afghanistan.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/11/13/r_9tdvnkdlqsmn2d_dxqw6da/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/11/13/r_9tdvnkdlqsmn2d_dxqw6da/index.xmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 07:15:00 GMTJoin me in wishing Mal Bellairs a happy 90th birthday. The career radio and TV broadcaster marks that milestone today. Bellairs and his wife, Maria, returned to live in Woodstock in 2007. http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/11/06/r_swwrqujpqeu8jcshp6cuxa/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/11/06/r_swwrqujpqeu8jcshp6cuxa/index.xmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 07:15:00 GMTWhen I returned to the Woodstock Square on Wednesday, I entered on East Jackson, driving west. Staring at me was the stern soldier atop the Civil War statue. That statue honors the thousands who died in that long, bitter war.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/30/r_lmr6etratmgj7zcwtbbnja/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/30/r_lmr6etratmgj7zcwtbbnja/index.xmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 07:15:00 GMTAs you drive toward Woodstock and pass Centegra on Route 14, you’ll see Lake Shore Business Park on the left. In the daytime you’ll see a large wind turbine dominating the horizon.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/23/r_xvbwbyzpqjmrswrvt8dwgq/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/23/r_xvbwbyzpqjmrswrvt8dwgq/index.xmlSun, 25 Oct 2009 06:15:00 GMTFew people in a crowd were more in evidence than Dixie O’Hara – knowledgeable, opinionated, enthusiastic and ready to contribute to conversation extensively.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/16/r_zhcimshysiut9udsufvdzg/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/16/r_zhcimshysiut9udsufvdzg/index.xmlSun, 18 Oct 2009 06:15:00 GMTA Woodstock business is having a grand opening with a new owner and remodeled interior and exterior.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/09/r_xn7qs7zdrtatfehuhckxnw/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/09/r_xn7qs7zdrtatfehuhckxnw/index.xmlSun, 11 Oct 2009 06:15:00 GMTTwo events, a celebration for 50 years of service as a public official and a memorable trip for 41 Woodstock High School students, are in the limelight.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/02/r_bk6u5azmsgookvg9cywsa/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/10/02/r_bk6u5azmsgookvg9cywsa/index.xmlSun, 04 Oct 2009 06:15:00 GMTI am reminded of a familiar verse from Ecclesiastes 3 as I reflect on activities around me during the past week. “A time to weep. . . ” came with the Sept. 18 death of my brother Ken, who led a fulfilling, active life for 90 years. This was two months after his 90th birthday July 6.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/25/r_pcz1o_1srmklbaiolw0pya/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/25/r_pcz1o_1srmklbaiolw0pya/index.xmlSun, 27 Sep 2009 06:15:00 GMTWhile taking photographs relating to the McHenry County College Promise program, Robin Pendergrast realized the need for contributions to support the Promise commitment over the long term. This program provides 100 percent funding to county high school graduates for education at MCC.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/18/r_wqynxudortwscadflm0_w/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/18/r_wqynxudortwscadflm0_w/index.xmlSun, 20 Sep 2009 06:15:00 GMTActivity at Marian Central Catholic High School continues at a rapid pace as faculty, parents, students and former students get ready to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary Sept. 27. The Golden Anniversary closing ceremonies will open with a 2 p.m. Mass in the school auditorium. This Mass will feature Bishop Thomas Doran and the Marian choir, directed by Tom Rome.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/11/r_oyqrhjqqjcjbwugmxjpqw/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/11/r_oyqrhjqqjcjbwugmxjpqw/index.xmlSun, 13 Sep 2009 06:15:00 GMTAs I reflect on the death of two close friends, I’m struck with “service” as my strongest memory of both Marie Hill and Jack Fish.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/04/r_9q2sagpvt9ssq53m0pkakg/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/09/04/r_9q2sagpvt9ssq53m0pkakg/index.xmlSun, 06 Sep 2009 06:15:00 GMTMemories come rushing after news of the death of a favorite high school teacher, coach and decades-long friend.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/28/r_iojxhfxlqps3tfgzub91qa/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/28/r_iojxhfxlqps3tfgzub91qa/index.xmlSun, 30 Aug 2009 06:15:00 GMTThe success of Woodstock High School’s envirothon team in national competition is a tribute to the leadership of WHS science teacher Bill Donato and the McHenry County Soil & Water Conservation District.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/21/r_jj9jitgtslivb6hsh35kjq/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/21/r_jj9jitgtslivb6hsh35kjq/index.xmlSun, 23 Aug 2009 06:15:00 GMTMarian Central Catholic High School alumni, parents and students look forward to a milestone anniversary. They will celebrate the countywide high school’s 50th anniversary Sept. 27 on the Marian campus in Woodstock.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/14/r_3m16_xdhtqsvsdbx1mm7fw/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/14/r_3m16_xdhtqsvsdbx1mm7fw/index.xmlSun, 16 Aug 2009 06:15:00 GMTA county fair centers on togetherness, and nothing is more evident at the 60th anniversary than the tribute to our fallen veterans with the Thursday night parade and the Wednesday evening reunion of almost a third of the 60 previous fair queens.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/07/r_hrfzqfxtqk6bmpfbgcdhcq/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/08/07/r_hrfzqfxtqk6bmpfbgcdhcq/index.xmlSun, 09 Aug 2009 06:15:00 GMTDr. Margaret Phillips will continue conquering triathlon challenges Aug. 9. The 86-year-old 1940 Woodstock High School valedictorian is taking part in a triathlon at Camp Whitcomb/Mason west of Milwaukee.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/31/r_oytw9xo1r9ena5mqvvvxqw/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/31/r_oytw9xo1r9ena5mqvvvxqw/index.xmlSun, 02 Aug 2009 06:15:00 GMTThis is a trip “Down Memory Lane” for me reading about the 60 who served as McHenry County Fair queen.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/24/r_5rq6jayhrwscdfc1eurpxa/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/24/r_5rq6jayhrwscdfc1eurpxa/index.xmlMon, 27 Jul 2009 06:15:00 GMTWoodstock’s Adult & Child Rehab Center is coping with reduction in funds from contributions, fundraising events and grants, but staff members are enthusiastic about the opportunity to celebrate the center’s 60th anniversary. The annual dinner and auction celebrating that milestone will be Aug. 10 at Turnberry Country Club, Lakewood.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/16/r_va6fqqujrpc9vxqxx0lera/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/16/r_va6fqqujrpc9vxqxx0lera/index.xmlSun, 19 Jul 2009 06:15:00 GMTWoodstock Children’s Summer Theatre (WCST) will have its opening night gala launching Disney’s “Beauty & the Beast” from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. July 24 at Stage Left Café in the Opera House.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/10/r_cu7zma5qjgujxefy3bovg/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/10/r_cu7zma5qjgujxefy3bovg/index.xmlSun, 12 Jul 2009 06:15:00 GMTAfter more than six years as the dynamic Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s executive director, Quinn Keefe plans to move on to new adventures effective Aug. 31.http://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/02/r_bryuzcpsrm6wae2akhgglg/index.xmlhttp://nwherald.com/columnists/columns/2009/07/02/r_bryuzcpsrm6wae2akhgglg/index.xmlSun, 05 Jul 2009 06:15:00 GMT