Category Archives: Activism

Jaime McClendon, New Trier groundbreaker

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Richard Koerner

I never knew Jaime McClendon. He died recently at the age of 96. I knew his ex-wife well, she having worked at New Trier in the Athletic Department, called the Department of Kinetic Wellness long before the time I retired. … Continue reading →

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Dan Shapiro for Deerfield mayor? Really?

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Richard Koerner

Well, it is that time of the year, elections in Deerfield. Needless to say, I am not a happy camper when it comes to my municipal officials. I love the town I am in and am basically very happy with … Continue reading →

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Sunny and a chance of April snow…

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Richard Koerner

I find this not at all depressing to talk about as one of my progeny managed to profit from it since he needed to go out and salt. There is a light coating of snow on the ground and it … Continue reading →

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Dolores Huerta

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Richard Koerner

Dolores Huerta was the Keynote Speaker for Women’s History Month at Oakton Community College. She was born on April 10, 1930 and is an American labor leader and civil rights activist who was the co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association. … Continue reading →

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