By Todd Lockwood “Gone for parts. Back soon.” Screenshot I would like to comment on the new bar in town called “The Garage on Water.” That bar was actually built in what used to be a real garage. My Dad, Keith Lockwood, relocated the family back to Wilmington in 1961. He had previously been employed by … Continue reading The Legacy Behind the Bar: The Lockwood Garage
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The Legacy of Ed’s Dairy Bar
By Barb Koenig Osburn I loved growing up in Wilmington. If you were around in 1962, you will understand why I say I thought I was a somebody—because my dad was Ed Koenig, the founder of Ed's Dairy Bar. I was six years old when my family moved to Wilmington. The new Route 80 ended … Continue reading The Legacy of Ed’s Dairy Bar
Wilmington: Earliest Memories through Eighth Grade
Jim Gassensmith Jim in St. Rose 8th grade: tallest boy, middle of 4th row (I'm on far left) (Editor's note: Jim Gassensmith and I both graduated from St. Rose in 1954 and then from Joliet Catholic High School in 1958. He remains a friend of mine and lives in Florida. Jim has written an autobiography … Continue reading Wilmington: Earliest Memories through Eighth Grade
Roy Keeley: Athlete and Electrician
By Brian Keeley A Sports Story First, some background history. My father graduated from Wilmington High School in 1932. During his high school career he developed an extremely accurate two hand set shot which he would shoot from 25’-35’ feet from the basket. In 1932, he set the Wilmington single game scoring record which lasted … Continue reading Roy Keeley: Athlete and Electrician
The Standard Oil Man (Part Two)
By Bill Butcher Grandpa Reardanz Serving Customers This is part two and truly it's about life, neighbors, and caring for people because it's right, even if it means you have to swim against the stream. It's about how even great American companies like Standard occasionally get it wrong. So grab a coffee and let's get … Continue reading The Standard Oil Man (Part Two)
The Magic of St. Rose School
By Brenda Rayburn St. Rose "Clowns" My memories of growing up in Wilmington are filled with the incredible freedom and creativity we shared as children and families. One of my absolute favorite stories to tell my grandkids is about my days at St. Rose School. It was such a small parish, yet we always managed … Continue reading The Magic of St. Rose School
Like It or Not, We are All Connected
“Nothing exists by itself alone. We all belong to each other; we cannot cut reality into pieces. My happiness is your happiness; my suffering is your suffering. We heal and transform together.” Thich Nhat Hanh Consider the workings of the internet, a vehicle we use in our everyday communications and functions by which we connect with … Continue reading Like It or Not, We are All Connected
Who/What is Your Competition
"It's amazing what can be accomplished when nobody cares who gets the credit." Harry Truman It seems as though people are always competing. Automobile drivers race ahead of the car ahead only to stop at the same stoplight down the street. Line too long in this lane, maybe I can move to the right and … Continue reading Who/What is Your Competition
“My Greatest Work Hasn’t Happened Yet”
Ken Kennedy I asked my brother, Kenny, to trace some of his work history while growing up in Braidwood. He responded with this story, a story that I hadn’t completely known about. He still conducts his business along Route 53 in Braidwood, adjacent to the Polka Dot restaurant. Along with the opinion of many others, I … Continue reading “My Greatest Work Hasn’t Happened Yet”
Elena’s View of Braidwood
Elena Bergman Hibler I attended the East School and Murray Scott was the principal. I also had Josephine Donna (wonderful teacher) in the 5th and 6th grades. In 3rd and 4th grades I had Kate Fallon. She was remembered as wearing long dresses all the way to the floor. We moved to Braidwood from South … Continue reading Elena’s View of Braidwood
