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Monthly Archives: May 2009

Get Greener

May 26, 2009 – 7:22 am

Article by Kirsten Wechling, Credit and Collections Manager It may be getting greener outside but how green is it inside?  I know I try my best to keep it green, do the right thing, have a positive impact on the environment.  You know the drill.  The faster I run the harder I have to try [...]

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Memorial Day History

May 18, 2009 – 11:26 am

Photo by psilver Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves.  On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic declared in General Order No. 11 that: The 30th of May, 1868, is [...]

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Vacation ideas- how about the windy city?

May 14, 2009 – 5:50 am

Chicago Skyline reflection in the BEAN, Picture by mikeyexists If you are looking for vacation ideas or just realizing you need a break, I think I have the perfect place for you to go- Chicago.  Of course this is biased since I live in Chicago but this midwestern large city offers down to earth friendly people, tons [...]

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Are you ready for boating season?

May 6, 2009 – 1:33 pm

For those of you who are boating fanatics and just fans of boating are you ready for boating season? It’s fast approaching us as we count down the days until it becomes official. Memorial day is generally recognized as the day in which most people start to head out to their favorite lake of choice. [...]

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