I began my “career” as a Grand Canyon river guide in 1971, in the heart of what we later referred to as the clueless years. Few boatmen had more than a couple dozen trips under their belt; some were ...

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Joe Dimock stood contemplatively, looking at the just unveiled sign created in memory of his son — Army Spec. Joseph “Joey” W. Dimock, II — which now lets everyone entering the Grayslake Post Office ...