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Immigrant Roots Today

It was a familiar drive. Taking the exit from the freeway, I followed a heavily traveled street along the river for a few miles. I’d frequently pass barges carrying ore or other materials for the mills. I’d cross a small bridge and make a right turn over the rail road… Read More »Immigrant Roots Today

A Vibrant Spirit of Community

The alarm went off far too early.  At 5:30 a.m., it was still as dark as midnight.  With everything packed in the car and with a travel mug full of hot coffee, at 6:30 a.m. I got up to speed heading south on Interstate 55.  As the sun crested the… Read More »A Vibrant Spirit of Community


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